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Suspect an Employee isn’t medically fit for work? Start Here
The content emphasizes the complexities of managing medical incapacity in South Africa for employers. It highlights the importance of obtaining credible medical information and following lawful procedures when addressing employee health issues that affect job performance. A template for a Fit for Duty Investigation letter is provided to streamline this process and ensure compliance.
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How to inform your employer of your maternity leave
For information about when you need to inform your employer and other important information about maternity leave – please see the full video posted to my Youtube Channel. Herewith some suggested wording to inform your employer of your maternity leave: Dear (insert your Employer or Manager’s name here) As you are aware I am currently…
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Maternity Leave Contract Clause
Contracts of employment should contain a maternity leave clause. In my experience when the Department of Labour has audited contracts of employment the inspector has not been satisfied with contracts that include leave in the following way: “Maternity leave will be granted in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act“. Employers who use contracts…
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Issuing a notice to attend a disciplinary hearing
If you need a template for a notice to attend a disciplinary hearing (also known as a disciplinary inquiry or disciplinary enquiry), you can, for a small fee, purchase it HERE. Please note: The price is in dollars to facilitate the automatic payment through Paypal to ensure that the document is available immediately after payment has…
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What disciplinary action to take?
Employers and managers are often faced with this question – what is the appropriate disciplinary action to take given that a particular transgression has occurred? Often managers rely on labour relations consultants to advise them (which is a great resource when needed), but what if managers could feel more comfortable to manage the day to…
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Tips for issuing warnings in the workplace
In the latest video I provide 8 important tips for issuing warnings in the workplace. This video is for managers, supervisors, team leaders and employers to feel more comfortable with implementing fair, effective and efficient corrective measures in the workplace. The video comes with many practical examples. For disciplinary templates (warnings, notice of a hearing…