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...
by jenny | Jun 29, 2017 | Mediation & Arbitration
After my previous News Letter (Alternate Dispute Resolution) I received a number of calls requesting sample clauses to be added to their documents. I would like to quote the AFSA clauses: Arbitration Clause for incorporation in Standard Contracts or for use before a...
by jenny | Jun 5, 2017 | Mediation & Arbitration
Prof. Mervyn King, the well known advocate, judge, chairman of listed companies as well as a CEO of a listed company once said ”In order for directors (managing members) to discharge their duty of care to a company they have to ensure that a company has an adequate...
