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When can I give a final written warning?

13 May 2019

I have an employee who posted very derogatory comments on Facebook about his manager, calling him lazy and stupid. I... immediately arranged for a final written warning to be issued to the employee. However, the employee refuses to sign the warning and claims that he has been treated unfairly as he should have received a first warning before being given a final warning. Have we made a mistake in giving him a final warning?

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Must costs follow the result in Labour Court disputes?

07 February 2018

I’m unemployed because my fixed-term contract was not renewed by my employer. I referred a dispute to the CCMA but... was unsuccessful there. My attorney does feel there is merits in taking the matter on review to the Labour Court, but has warned me that it may be expensive and there is no guarantee that even if I win my case, that my legal costs will be paid by the employer. Is this really correct? I always thought that the unsuccessful party must pay the successful party’s costs?

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