‘Featured Questions’ Archives
Contractor vs Employee »
Question: I have been working for the same company for 9 years now. My employment has always been subject to a pretty standard employment contract, governed by our (Hairdressing Industry)Bargaining council rules and regulations. I am not a hairstylist for the record, I deal with all back-office functions.In January this year, when I got back from [...]
Payroll Problem »
Question: We are having a problem with my husband's employer: 1. He still owes him money from February 2009 salary. 2. Today is 3 April 2009, and he still did not receive his March salary. 3. He never paid our garnish order for our administration. We have spoken to the Department of Labour but because there is so many complaints against him [...]
Disappearing Laptops »
Question: I am a desktop Engineer tasked with the duty of Asset Management. The Assets I manage are (laptops and Computers). Now the problem is, last year December I went on leave and came back late Jan. When I came back three were 9 notebooks missing and 2 Desktops missing. When I left the assets were balancing and not even one was missing. The [...]
Salary Reductions – It’s Non Sense! »
Question: Our Executive Director of our company announced salary reductions a week before payday, due to economical difficulties. I know he may do this, but what are the time frames involved. To tell you a week before payday I feel is not fair, if he told us a month in advance we could still make arrangements for financial commitments. I am also a [...]
Retrenchment – Getting Worse »
Question: My fiance was working for another construction company as a driver so they retrench most of the workers. They only worked from 1- 8 February. We want to know are they right to retrench pupils without notice? What about their monthly salary for these month of February? I want to know if they must pay them full salary or what? He only [...]
Forced to Resign »
Question: I was forced to resign over an issue that was beyond my control and should of got a warning for. I was called in and given an ultimatum(sic) of either resign and retain my salary for end march (which I need because my wife isn't working due to illness) or the company will have a hearing where I will be dismissed. I don't feel that this [...]
Should I Quit My Job? »
Question: I am currently semi happy with my job, it pays well bet the hours are not doing me any good, should I look for another job? Answer: Reality dictates that the economy is floundering and jobs at current are scarce. If you can afford the luxury of seeking alternative employment that better suites your lifestyle then “Go girl!” I [...]
Q & A »
Brenda Question: I have been employed at a company for 8 years which is a family business. For the last 5 years on and off I have been victimized which has taken various forms. (more...)
Sexual Harassment »
Question: Hi. Exactly what can be considered sexual harassment and what can be done about it? Awaiting a response, D Answer: It is somewhat difficult for me to address your question as it is extremely vague in nature and my suggestion is that you forward me a relevant scenario as for me to access the veracity of the situation. [...]
Some Questions and Answers »
Hi All! I have been addressing your queries and have found that a topic, namely sexual harassment seems to be fairly prevalent. This form of harassment is never pleasant and is always an extremely sensitive issue and the resolutions and outcomes are equally not always of the desired effect. When responding to your queries I have felt it best to [...]