R3675,00

The training will take an in-depth look at the main areas of misconduct in the workplace, such as absenteeism, timekeeping, refusal/failure to carry out instructions, poor performance, incapacity amongst others and how to manage, correct and discipline, when dealing with these issues.

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Description

The training will take an in-depth look at the main areas of misconduct in the workplace namely:

  • Understanding the employment relationship
    • The basic employment obligations to be expected from employees and shop stewards
  • How to manage sick leave utilisation / abuse
    • Do you need to recognise traditional healers?
    • What constitutes a valid sick note and when can I insist upon one?
    • What disciplinary action can be taken to deal with unauthorised absence?
    • What constitutes authorised versus unauthorised absence?
    • How does unauthorised absence affect the leave and leave enhancement pay?

 

  • Dealing with conflict and misconduct, including:
  • Poor timekeeping
  • Desertion
  • Intoxication
  • Theft and dishonesty
  • Refusal/failure to work and insubordination
  • Poor performance
  • Incapacity
  • Harassment
  • The burden of proof
  • Corrective action and the issuing of warnings
  • Dealing with grievances

Duration

1 day

Time

09:00 – 15:00

Facilitator

Michael Lavender

Michael Lavender joined SEIFSA in 1991 as an Industrial Relations Advisor, after two and a half years in the mining industry in the position of an Industrial Relations Advisor. He has held various positions within the Industrial Relations Division, including Senior Industrial Relations Advisor, Industrial Relations Services Training Manager, and was appointed to the position of Industrial Relations Manager in 2013.

Providing key Industrial relations consultancy and training services, Michael holds:

  • a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree, majoring in Industrial Psychology and Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, formerly the University of Natal,
  • a Personnel Management Trainee Programme from Rand Mines,
  • a Certificate Programme in Industrial Relations (CPIR) from the University of the Witwatersrand’s Graduate School of Public and Development Management (Wits Business School), and
  • An Expert Negotiator Certificate issued by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).

In addition, Michael is the Lift and Escalator Employer spokesperson for the Lift negotiations.

He is also a representative at the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council.

He has gained extensive knowledge and experience and daily duties include but are not limited to, advising and training companies on the Main Agreement and labour law, chairing hearings in the areas of disciplinary, incapacity, grievance. Representing various companies in retrenchment consultations and other industrial relations matters such as disputes and industrial action, as well as at the CCMA and the MEIBC Bargaining Council at conciliation and arbitration.

Enquiries

Tel: 011 298 9400

Email: sales@seifsa.co.za

Additional information
Location

SEIFSA 42 Anderson Street Marshalltown 6th Floor, Webinar, Afrique Boutique Hotel

Date

9 May 2024

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