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Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa
PCASA Articles & News Hub, your trusted source for the latest developments in the South African plastics convertors industry. Here you’ll find expert insights, updates on the Plastics Industry Main Agreement, labour law changes, compliance tips, and industry news that matter to plastics convertors. At PCASA, we ensure our members are informed, supported, and prepared to navigate challenges while driving growth and sustainability in the plastics sector.
Sick Note Fraud: What Employers Can (and Can’t) Do
Sick Note Fraud: What Employers Can (and Can't) Do Employee absenteeism is an unavoidable reality in every workplace, but when sick leave is abused through fraudulent medical certificates, it becomes far more than a staffing inconvenience. It affects productivity,...
Cannabis Use in the Workplace
Cannabis Use in the Workplace has become increasingly common due to changing legal and social attitudes. However, its use presents important considerations in the workplace, particularly where safety, productivity, and performance are concerned.
Sick Note Fraud: What Employers Can (and Can’t) Do
Sick Note Fraud: What Employers Can (and Can't) Do Employee absenteeism is an unavoidable reality in every workplace, but when sick leave is abused through fraudulent medical certificates, it becomes far more than a staffing inconvenience. It affects productivity,...
Cannabis Use in the Workplace
Cannabis Use in the Workplace has become increasingly common due to changing legal and social attitudes. However, its use presents important considerations in the workplace, particularly where safety, productivity, and performance are concerned.
Why Absenteeism in the Workplace is a Labour Relations Issue Employers Can’t Ignore
Absenteeism in the workplace refers to frequent or habitual absence from work without valid or approved reasons. While occasional absence is unavoidable, persistent absenteeism can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and place additional strain on colleagues who must compensate for the missing employee.
Parental Leave Policy Updates in South Africa
Parental Leave Policy Updates in South Africa: Equal Parents, Equal Leave South African employers must reconsider how their parental leave policies treat birth parents, fathers, adoptive parents and commissioning parents following an important Constitutional Court...
Breathalyser failures in the workplace
A failed breathalyser test does not automatically justify dismissal. Employers must confirm the test, assess impairment and follow a fair disciplinary process.
Sick Note Scams: When Can an Employer Dismiss You for a Fraudulent Medical Certificate?
In South African labour law, taking time off work due to illness requires a medical certificate. However, the submission of a suspicious or fraudulent medical certificate or then sick note scams does not automatically warrant dismissal.
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