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What You Need to Know About Suspending an Employee in Nigeria

Did you know that an employer has an inherent right to discipline an employee if this becomes necessary, and suspension is a form of discipline? However, in order to exercise this right to suspend an employee, the power to suspend must have been expressly stated in the em..

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IBN Immigration Solutions

Unlocking Opportunities: The Trusted Employer Scheme in South Africa

In a recent development that could significantly impact the corporate landscape in South Africa, the Trusted Employer Scheme was officially announced in regulations published on October 11, 2023. This scheme introduces a..

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CMS

On the CCMA vaccination dismissal ruling: Employers should be cautious in celebrating the outcome of Goldrush

The recent CCMA ruling that looked at the fairness of a dismissal of an employee refusing to vaccinate, the first of such cases, has sparked a growing and interesting debate regarding the ways in which employee-vaccination-related dismissals could be handled within corpor..

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