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[TOP STORY] Sick-day fibbing could get you fired

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‘If he or she breaches that duty of good faith by being dishonest, lying or abusing in some way or other policies and procedures, then that is gross misconduct, which undermines the very underpinnings of an employment relationship, which justifies dismissal,’ says labour lawyer, Patrick Deale.

25 Jul 2023 8AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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