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Employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty

Bongani Masuku Director in our Employment Law practice, joined Bruce Whitfield on Radio 702 to discuss the possibility of employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty. He explains the disciplinary process that could ensue if a link can be established between the off-duty conduct and the employment relationship or if the conduct can be said to bring the employer's name into disrepute.

21 Jul 2021 06:34 Minutes Podcast
Employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty

Employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty

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Employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty

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Bongani Masuku Director in our Employment Law practice, joined Bruce Whitfield on Radio 702 to discuss the possibility of employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty. He explains the disciplinary process that could ensue if a link can be established between the off-duty conduct and the employment relationship or if the conduct can be said to bring the employer's name into disrepute.

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