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Advice on what to do and not to do during the season

Can an employer take disciplinary action for misconduct and what you post on your social media platforms during the festive season. Employment Director, Thabang Rapuleng discusses this further on Newzroom Africa.

20 Dec 2019 Video

Can an employer take disciplinary action for misconduct and what you post on your social media platforms during the festive season. Employment Director, Thabang Rapuleng discusses this further on Newzroom Africa.

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