A reinstatement order does not revive the employment contract
What does an order to retrospectively reinstate an employee mean? Does it mean that it revives the employment contract which was terminated when the employee was dismissed? Does it mean that the employer must unconditionally pay the employee backpay in the amount he would have earned from the date of dismissal to the date of […]
Ignoring a subpoena can land you in jail
CCMA and Bargaining Council commissioners have the powers to issue subpoenas, but unfortunately these subpoenas are usually seen as toothless. More often than not, subpoenas are ignored, and the witnesses fail to attend the proceedings. Commissioners can also cite parties for contempt, but as it is necessary to refer such a ruling to the Labour […]