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Assault Outside Company Premises – Consequences for Employees

One of the most serious offences committed in the workplace is physical assault. Although there might be certain justifiable defences for this type of misconduct, for example, provocation or self-defence, the Labour Court has adopted a very strict approach towards any form of assault in the workplace. Case Study In the unreported matter of Bombela Assault Outside Company Premises – Consequences for Employees