A problem faced by employers throughout South Africa is the member of staff who has a drinking problem. From poor work performance to cases of intoxication on the job, alcohol and any other narcotic substance (including recreational drugs) can cause severe losses of productivity as well as workplace accidents and damage to property. Continue reading “Alcoholism in the Workplace”
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Why Effective Record-Keeping is Important
Most employers have had to deal with the issue of disciplinary action in the course of employing members of staff. While the process of taking action against negligent or incompetent staff is clearly laid out by the law, the stress involved can be reduced by keeping records at every step.
There are various forms and stages of action that employers can take against staff who are failing to perform their duties for reasons of negligence, incompetence, lateness, or disregard for company property. From the issuing of warnings to suspensions, disciplinary hearings and eventual dismissal, the onus is on employers to record the details of each disciplinary action for future reference. From the time a member of staff receives his or her first written warning, every disciplinary action must be put down in writing, along with its outcome. Continue reading “Why Effective Record-Keeping is Important”