Intimidation is said to be conduct that is seen or perceived as threatening to one’s safety. Intimidation in the workplace often rears its head in the form of conflict between co-employees, which escalates to a threat, either blatant or implied, leaving the aggrieved party feeling unsafe in and out of the workplace. When dealing with such situations, it is important to ensure that the affected party make the employer aware of such misconduct by either lodging a formal grievance or orally...

Many employers had to face the question of whether or not to make certain information available to an employee before a hearing is done or even during a hearing that is being conducted. Information can be confidential, privileged, and sensitive. It is a reasonable concern for the employer to want to know if the employee has the right to request information and whether it would cause problems, should the information be withheld. What information must be given to an employee in regards to a...

Have you, as an employer, ever wondered how to deal with disciplinary action when criminal charges are relevant too? Herewith are some advice and pointers to consider. Misconduct in the workplace must be dealt with in terms of labour legislation and guidelines; however, certain misconduct (e.g. fraud or theft) may also warrant criminal investigation and criminal charges being laid against the employee/s in question. Should you, as an employer, suspect any criminal activity, we recommend that...