To suspend or not to suspend

Abstract

English: For many employers, the suspension of an employee literally amounts to a headache. The question which usually comes to mind is: What do I have to do before I can suspend an employee? This article investigates the nature of the suspension, the courts' application thereof and makes recommendations on procedural aspects.Afrikaans: Vir baie werkgewers is skorsing van 'n werknemer letterlik 'n erge hoofpyn. Die vraag wat gewoonlik ontstaan is: Wat moet ek doen alvorens ek 'n werknemer skors? Hierdie artikel ondersoek die aard van skorsings en die howe se toepassing daarvan en maak sekere prosedurele aanbevelings.