Revenge and ‘dirty hands’ cases will earn CCMA’s ire
Both employer and employee have the right to legal recourse against infractions, but should take heed of the dangers of this course of action
16 November 2020 - 17:22
In common law employers and employees have the obligation to treat each other fairly and within the law.
For its part, the employer is required to pay the employee the agreed remuneration by the normal pay date. The employer is also required to employ the employee in reasonable working conditions and to avoid rendering the employment circumstances intolerable. Failing this, the employee is entitled to seek legal remedy...
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