Precautionary suspension of an employee – What are the requirements?

Employers are often challenged on the fairness of the precautionary suspension of an Employee. The inherent fairness criteria have been impacted by the decision of the Constitutional Court in Long vs South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd and others (2018) ZACC 7. The purpose of a precautionary suspension of an Employee is mainly to mitigate further risk […]

Precautionary suspension of an employee- what are the requirements?

The purpose of a precautionary suspension of an Employee is mainly to mitigate further risk to an Employer in instances where disciplinary action is contemplated. The circumstances warranting such a suspension differ from case to case.  Reasons for a suspension can include that the Employee may jeopardise an investigation; endanger the wellbeing or safety of […]