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TOP TIP TUESDAY: ZERO TOLERANCE AND BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IN THE WORKPLACE

TOP TIP TUESDAY: ZERO TOLERANCE AND BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IN THE WORKPLACE

by Eben van Zyl | May 21, 2024 | Employment, News

A common theme that is coming out of the Labour Court of late is the “zero tolerance” approach to being under the influence of alcohol and/or intoxicating substances in the workplace. You can read articles on this topic written by Warren Beech here, here and here. A...
ZERO TOLERANCE – DISMISSAL FOR HANDLING OR USING A CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING IN A WORKPLACE

ZERO TOLERANCE – DISMISSAL FOR HANDLING OR USING A CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING IN A WORKPLACE

by Warren Beech | Mar 27, 2024 | Employment, Health and Safety, News

Whether we like to admit it or not, the fact is that handling or using a cellular phone while driving a motor vehicle or operating a piece of machinery, is distracting, and can lead to extremely severe consequences including fatal accidents. Most employers implement a...
2024 INSIGHTS WITH THE TEAM: A ‘SOCIAL LICENSE TO MINE’ WITH STEPHEN NTHITE

2024 INSIGHTS WITH THE TEAM: A ‘SOCIAL LICENSE TO MINE’ WITH STEPHEN NTHITE

by Stephen Nthite | Mar 26, 2024 | Employment, Environmental, Mining, News

Q1: Can you briefly explain what ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) encompasses, especially in the context of South Africa from a community engagement perspective? ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of...
MINING INDABA 2024 DRAWS TO A CLOSE

MINING INDABA 2024 DRAWS TO A CLOSE

by Warren Beech | Feb 8, 2024 | Energy, Health and Safety, Mining, News

Looking at the faces of attendees, it is clear that Mining Indaba fatigue has well and truly set in. This is normally a reflection of extremely long hours, good discussion, and lively debates. Mining Indaba 2024 again provided a perfect opportunity for stakeholders...
TOP TIP TUESDAY: CAN A DE-CRIMINALISED DISCIPLINARY PROCESS APPLY TO WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY?

TOP TIP TUESDAY: CAN A DE-CRIMINALISED DISCIPLINARY PROCESS APPLY TO WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY?

by Warren Beech | Dec 5, 2023 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining, News

 Workplace health and safety is absolutely critical – one life lost, is a life too many. South Africa’s Health and Safety Laws, the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) in respect of the mining industry and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in respect of the...
RELIEF FOR EMPLOYERS WHEN AN EMPLOYEE FRUSTRATES THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS

RELIEF FOR EMPLOYERS WHEN AN EMPLOYEE FRUSTRATES THE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS

by Melanie Hart | Dec 4, 2023 | Employment, News

  Whilst employees have a right to be heard prior to their dismissal, many employers have been confronted by the dilatory tactics adopted by an employee facing disciplinary action. These tactics, employed with much zeal, are aimed at frustrating and thus...
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