As an employer, few situations are more challenging than addressing an employee who simply isn't delivering results. But before you initiate any action, ask yourself this critical question: Is your employee unable to perform, or unwilling? The distinction matters - legally, procedurally, and practically. Misdiagnosing the issue can lead to unfair dismissal claims, CCMA referrals, and unnecessary legal costs. Yet many employers conflate these two very different scenarios, appl

Performance reviews are often misunderstood as tick-box exercises or annual formalities. In reality, when strategically implemented, they...

In South Africa’s dynamic labour environment, disputes between employers and employees, ranging from disciplinary warnings to...

The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal is a national benchmark for fairness in South African labour law. While not a statute that creates...

While workplace misconduct is relatively straightforward to address, misconduct occurring outside the workplace presents a more nuanced...

In the workplace, timing often makes the difference between a fair, defensible disciplinary process and one that falls apart under...

The rules around deductions from an employee’s salary are clearly regulated under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and...

Unauthorised absence occurs when an employee fails to report for duty without permission or without valid reasons, thereby breaching...

Employees are entitled to various types of leave to ensure a fair balance between work responsibilities and personal or family needs....

Mall renovations across South Africa have disrupted trading for many salons, spas, and beauty establishments operating in shopping...

The demotion of managers in the workplace is a complex labour relations matter that requires careful navigation of both general South...

Understanding the Concept A "break in service" in South African labour law refers to the interruption or termination of the employment...

It's a question commonly asked, and one that cuts to the very heart of the remedies available in South African labour law for unfair...

Employers must exercise caution when sharing information about former employees, as unauthorised disclosures or inaccurate statements can...

In the hairdressing, cosmetology, and beauty industry, salon/spa owners must decide between employing staff or offering a rent-a-chair...

In the dynamic and client-focused industry of hairdressing, cosmetology, and beauty, ensuring a harmonious and productive work...

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty Industry is a dynamic and high-touch industry built on precision, consistency, and trust....

As an Employer in the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry, you may find yourself navigating sensitive conversations with...

Overtime refers to any work performed beyond an employee's ordinary hours of work as stipulated in their employment contract or as...

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry thrives on creativity, passion, and excellent customer service. However, like any...