Are employers responsible for employees who are sexually harassed/assaulted at work?
Employers need to be aware that their employees have legal recourse if the employees have been sexually harassed/assaulted in the workplace, and the employer failed to address it. Previously, it was thought that employees could only follow the avenue outlined in the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Equity Act (EEA). This would entail lodging […]
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business Everyone handles life’s pressures differently, and this is no exception in the workplace. Some job-related stress can be unavoidable, such as leading a meeting for the first time, pitching new ideas to a client or servicing a difficult customer. However, as an employer, you might unintentionally contribute to your employees’ […]
Prejudice in the workplace – where to draw the line
Prejudice in the workplace – where to draw the line Due to our controversial past, South Africa has been faced with a difficult task of eradicating all forms of racial animosity and behaviour. This is a problem we often find in the employment sphere as well, between the employer and the employee or between colleagues […]