Mutual agreement can be a better option

Mutual agreement can be a better option   30/5/2019 The Chronicle Davies Ndumiso Sibanda, Labour Matters MANY employees’ dismissal cases that end up costly to organisations in many ways would have been better handled through mutual separation on negotiated and agreed terms. When an alleged act of misconduct by an employee comes to surface it is …

Blunders made in laying off employees

Blunders made in laying off employees      Source: Blunders made in laying off employees – NewsDay Zimbabwe May 27, 2019 Guest Column: Emmanuel Zvada Laying off workers due to financial reasons or because of a change in how the work gets done within a company is an unavoidable necessity for many businesses. Layoff is difficult for everyone …

Compassionate leave remains a problem

Compassionate leave remains a problem   9/5/2019 The Chronicle Davies Ndumiso Sibanda, Labour Matters MANY employers and employees have had labour relations damage causing conflict related to compassionate leave especially cases related to death. Section 14B(8) of the Labour Act Chapter 28:01 provides for special leave on full pay for days not exceeding 12 days in …