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Disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace

Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in our Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss the disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace. She explains that if there is a link between the conduct and the workplace, this could lead to a disciplinary process.

22 Jul 2021 06:08 Minutes Podcast
Disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace

Disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace

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Disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace

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Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in our Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss the disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace. She explains that if there is a link between the conduct and the workplace, this could lead to a disciplinary process.

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