Posts Tagged ‘free’
Salary Dispute »
Question: I've been working for this company for seven years. I have no contract. I started working a technician then promoted to receptionist then parts salesmen. They decided to let me run the parts department as a company on its own. My duties include management, sales, purchaser, creditors and debtors. I've worked completely on my own. I dont [...]
Investigation of Misconduct »
Question: I got an email from HR Dept that threatens disciplinary action against me if I do not take part in an "investigation" on our department.No explanation was given on who is being investigated and for what misconduct.The 3rd request was put in wrting and its contents stated miscommunicated issues which our manager cleared to the MD through [...]
Unpaid Amount »
Question: I have a brother who worked as a contractor, carpenter. He had few guys working under him and they worked for construction company. The guys were not paid their salary from June 2008 till September that same year and the guys working under him started giving him pressure. On the 10th October his employer promised him the money and he [...]
Workplace Dispute »
Question: I was recently informed by a collegue at work that 'as a friend he wanted to tell me that I should be quaking in my boots because of what my boss is threatening'. This is now the 2nd time that I have heard threats of 'not producing' hints at dismissal etc when in fact it is completely unfounded and grossly unfair. About a year ago, I [...]
Restraint of Trade »
Question: Can the restraint of trade force me not to work for any company in South-Africa that does the same products even though I does not engage with the other company's clients or let out trade secrets. (more...)
Woe Be The Union »
Question: I have received a letter that is addressed to me and the union that is representing employees at work. The reason why this letter was addressed to the Union and me is that I am a Shopsteward Elected by the employees in department. The letter is Titled PENDING DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION OF NKOSANA TSWARE. These are some of the contents [...]
Greener Pastures »
Question: I am a foreigner living in South Africa with my South African husband and our two children. I only have a temporary residence permit and Home Affairs has lost my Permanent Residence application, so I have to start from scratch again. Are we allowed to register a new business in our children's names (they are double citizens) and then I [...]