How to Deal with Employees: Poor Performance, Incapacity & Ill Health

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Are you entitled to endless sick leave? What are the rights of employees and employers in cases of poor performance? In studio with Garry are Senior Associates Nadia Froneman and Tasso Anestidis from international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in alliance with LegalTalkSA.

10 Sep 2019 English South Africa Society & Culture Garry Hertzberg

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