Can an employer refuse a medical certificate?
Can an employer refuse a medical certificate? The matter of a medical certificate (“sick/doctor’s note”) has been an area of concern for employers for quite some time. Many employers believe that if their employees provide a medical certificate for their absence from work, they are obliged to pay them for the day(s) missed – no […]
Staying engaged while working remotely
Staying engaged while working remotely Written by Angela Goemans-Leith “Taking charge of your engagement at work can be incredibly rewarding…” Although some individuals have been working remotely for years, due to the nature of their work, the COVID-19 pandemic has made most people familiar with the experience. Remote work has a unique set of challenges, […]
FAQ REGARDING GARNISHEE ORDERS AND UNPAID SUSPENSIONS
Garnishee Orders What do I do as an employer if I receive a garnishee order for one of my employees, where the amount to be deducted exceeds the statutory maximum that can be deducted from an employee’s remuneration per month? In today’s economic climate many employees get themselves into financial difficulties, which can result in […]
PICKING A POISONOUS APPLE?
Ah yes, the very thought of sitting down with your manager to tell him or her that you are resigning will be an unsettling, uncomfortable one for most employees. It will likely become even more awkward if s/he then asks you to stay, after you have accepted another offer…. and yet so often we don’t […]