Suspension Archives

Consequences of Unfair Employee Suspensions

IAdmin | 22 September 2023

Suspension of an employee is a standard tool employers use to maintain workplace discipline and address misconduct within the workplace. However, when these “suspensions” are not executed in accordance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) employers might find themselves in breach of section 186(2)(b) by committing an unfair labour practice. In addition to arguably the … Consequences of Unfair Employee Suspensions

CAN SUSPENSION LEAD TO AN UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE?

IAdmin | 10 June 2021

Employees are often placed on suspension pending a disciplinary inquiry. A suspension allows the employer to investigate the suspected or alleged misconduct and to decide whether disciplinary action should be taken against the employee. Employees are often also placed on suspension as employers fear that they would interfere with the smooth running of such an … CAN SUSPENSION LEAD TO AN UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE?