by admin | Sep 25, 2019 | Mediation & Arbitration
During the early 1900, people were treated as if they were robots. The motto of dispute resolution was “You ain’t got a problem except for the one I tell you, you have”. This has fortunately changed for the better over the past couple of decades, where the individual...
by admin | Aug 12, 2019 | Mediation & Arbitration
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 other hand is often...
by jenny | Oct 26, 2018 | Mediation & Arbitration
During the past couple of months, we have seen an increase in disciplinary action taken against employees due to the “incorrect” use of social media. The first point to note is that any adverse posting done by an employee could have a negative effect on the Company....
by jenny | May 22, 2018 | Mediation & Arbitration
Mediation / arbitration is such a vast field, that any good mediator / arbitrator must specialize in a field. Wilbrink & Associates have, due to their experience and academic background, decided to specialize in the Labour and technical field. Even this field is...
by admin | Feb 28, 2018 | Mediation & Arbitration
Headings like “Church and residents clash”, or “Community fighting environmental company” makes you think: is fighting the real solution? Both sides have a legitimate case, but is fighting in court the answer. In the case of the church, the community is complaining...
by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | Mediation & Arbitration
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 proper procedure. The...
