Alcohol at Year End Functions

During the holiday season, year-end office parties become a staple event in many companies, bringing together employees to celebrate their accomplishments. However, when alcohol is served at these functions, it introduces a set of responsibilities for employers that go beyond simply hosting a festive gathering. Managing alcohol consumption at these events is critical to ensuring…

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Bullying in the workplace – what employees and employers need to know.

Employers must investigate harassment/bullying claims and act decisively if they are serious, striving to maintain a psychologically safe workplace. Inadequate action could result in liability under section 60 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). This highlighted by the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace which has been…

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