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A new document has been added – Probationary Period Contract Clause
In anticipation of our upcoming video, I have loaded a new document to assist Employers – a word document containing my recommended probationary period clause. This clause contains five sections that summarize the requirements of both Employers and Employees during the probationary period. It is my belief that contracts of employment should provide clarity on…
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Automatically Unfair Dismissals
The details of Section 187 of the Labour Relations Act: Automatically Unfair Dismissals
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Can Employers deduct notice of termination from Employees who do not resign with sufficient notice?

Employers and Employees are required to give notice of termination as per the Basic Conditions of Employment. You can watch my video on Notice of Termination HERE. In that video I discuss what needs to happen if an Employer does not give sufficient notice of termination. In the latest video I answer the question “What…
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Is your retrenchment Section 189 or Section 189A?
It is important for both Employers and Employees to know whether their retrenchment falls under Section 189 or Section 189A. Section 189A is commonly referred to as a large scale retrenchment. This article will help you determine whether yours is a Section 189 or Section 189A. A retrenchment is considered a Section 189A, when: Firstly…
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Unpacking the Complexities of Paid Sick Leave

Has there every been a time where knowing the ins and outs of sick leave has been this important? In this week’s video I unpack the complexities of paid sick leave to help anyone and everyone understand exactly how it works and what the entitlement is. I discuss common mistakes and misapplications that I have…
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Constructive Dismissal & everything you need to know about Grievances
In this weeks Employment Relations video I cover constructive dismissal and everything you need to know about grievances. The video has timecodes for you to skip to the relevant part. The video starts with the definition of constructive dismissal and where to find it in the legislation. Then I move on to discussing (in detail)…
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A new document has been added!
In preparation for tomorrow’s video upload, a new document has been added to Document to Download. This document is helpful for Employees who are considering or who are claiming that their resignation is a constructive dismissal, for Employers who have received allegations of constructive dismissal and also for Industrial Relations / Labour Relations / HR…
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What to do if you missed a CCMA Case | Rescission Application
This weeks video is everything you need to know about a rescission application and a detailed step-by-step to complete the entire process yourself. I cover exactly what to do if you missed a CCMA case (Employers and Employees), what “rescission” means and than I take you through the steps to complete the process yourself. Would…
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Video Uploading Schedule
The next video is completed and ready to be uploaded! We are very excited to continue to share Employment Relations information with you. For the next few weeks we will be uploading at least one Employment Relations video per week and this will be uploaded on Thursdays at around 16:00. Please remember to comment on…