The Art of Breathing: I Failed the Breathalyser Test in My Workplace. What Now?
For years, breathalyser tests were a primary method to determine whether employees tested positive for alcohol. These results have been used by employers to sanction employees if the tests were positive. But what happens when an employee claims that a positive result on a breathalyser test is incorrect and still gets dismissed? The recent judgment […]
Employers of domestic workers must register with COIDA
Domestic workers are now covered under the amended Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 1993 (COIDA) (Act 130 of 1993) and can claim compensation for injuries or diseases sustained while on duty from the Compensation Fund. The deadline to register Domestic Workers is 30 June 2023. “Domestic Workers are the unsung heroines in […]