Ivan Israelstam: Disciplinary hearings are vital
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
While arbitrators have repeatedly faulted employers for procedural unfairness at disciplinary hearings certain employers still maintain that there is no need for a formal hearing.
Out of court settlements on the rise
Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting.
Disputes dealt with by the CCMA and bargaining councils include unfair dismissals, unfair labour practices and unfair discrimination including sexual harassment. Sometimes these disputes arise because employees fabricate such complaints. However, more often it is because employers either do not know or understand labour law, are [...]
What is a default award?
Posted on 01. Jan, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
By Ivan Israelstam Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting
An arbitration hearing is very similar a court case. At such hearings employers are charged with unfair practice. However, many employers lose these cases because they ignore the document instructing them to appear. The CCMA notice summoning the employer to the hearing is a relatively harmless [...]
What is poor work performance?
Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations, Uncategorized
By: lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting
Poor performance of work by employees is a major source of unproductive and unprofitable business in South Africa. It is therefore a major source of frustration for employers. This is more so because employees who perform poorly all well protected by labour law. Even if you [...]
Employers should have disciplinary codes
Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
By: lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting
Even if the law did not require employers to formalise workplace rules it would be essential for employers to do so as part of a system for keeping order in the workplace. Properly designed and clearly communicated rules serve to set the standards of conduct expected [...]