discipline Archives - Wilbrink & Associates

Constructive Dismissal

Back to Case Studies Constructive dismissal is probably one of the most misunderstood concepts in South African Labour Law. On the one hand the employee may see any action by the employer that does not directly favour his position, as negative. The employer on the...

Disciplinary Procedure: A Prerequisite

Back to Case Studies Every company should have a well documented disciplinary procedure in order to discipline any employee should the need arise. While acting as Chairman of various disciplinary inquiries, I have noticed that a number of companies did not have a...

Disciplinary Hearing: Absence Or Fraud?

Back to Case Studies Towards the end of 2015 an administrative staff member of a small company submitted a request for leave from 23rd December and returning on Monday the 4th January 2016. The staff member did not arrive on Tuesday the 22nd December for work; neither...

Disciplinary Hearing: Theft Of Consumable Products

Back to Case Studies During the latter part of 2015, we chaired various disciplinary hearings on behalf of our clients. All were successful, (no comeback). I would like to highlight some of the problems encountered that could have been avoided. A delivery truck of one...

Disciplinary Hearing Theft

During the latter part of 2015, we chaired various disciplinary hearings on behalf of our clients. All were successful, (no comeback). I would like to highlight some of the problems encountered that could have been avoided in the next few talks. A delivery truck of...