Defamation in a Domestic Inquiry

Defamation in a Domestic Inquiry

A domestic inquiry is an internal proceeding held within a company to determine whether an employee has committed misconduct. Given the contentious nature of such proceedings, it is natural to assume that many allegations will be made (both against the employee and...
Can your Employer demote you?

Can your Employer demote you?

  An employer may opt to impose punishments other than dismissal for employees who are guilty of misconduct. Any punishment that is meted out must be dependent on the degree and severity of a misconduct.  One such option is to demote or downgrade the employee....
Does your Contract need to be Signed?

Does your Contract need to be Signed?

A contract regulates the conduct of parties through agreed terms and conditions. A signature on the contract will signify the acceptance of a party to be bound by the contract. In the absence of any signature, what happens then to the validity of the contract? Can a...