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Empower Your Legal Journey: Client-Focused Training by Froneman Law
Do you yearn to understand the legal process better and actively participate in your case?
Do you wish to communicate with your advocate more effectively and ask informed questions?
Look no further. , Froneman Law, a dedicated advocate with a passion for empowering my clients, offer a suite of comprehensive legal training programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate your legal matters effectively.
Unlocking Your Legal Acumen:
My training programs cater to a variety of you legal needs, including:
Disciplinary procedure
- Underlying principles and philosophy of discipline
1.1The aim of disciplinary action
1.2 Progressive discipline
1.3 Who is responsible for the implementation of the disciplinary process?
1.4 When should disciplinary action be taken?
- Employer and Employee
- Employment relationship
3.1. Common Law
3.2 Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Definitions
4.1. Employee
4.2 Employer
- Categories of employees
5.1 “Permanent employees” (Indefinite period)
5.2 Fixed term employees
5.3 Fixed project employees
5.4 Casual employees
5.5 Probationary employees
5.6 Managerial employees
- Investigation:
- Requirements for fair dismissals
6.1. Procedural fairness
6.2 Substantive fairness
6.2.1. Existence of a rule
6.2.1.1. Disciplinary codes and company rules
6.2.1.2. Common law
6.2.1.3. Agreements between employer and employees
6.2.2. The legitimacy of the rule
6.2.3. Knowledge of the rule
6.2.4. Breach of a rule
6.2.5. Appropriateness of the sanction
6.2.5.1. The seriousness of the offence
6.2.5.2. Previous convictions
6.2.5.3. Interest of employer and fellow employees
6.2.5.4. Personal circumstances of the guilty employee
6.2.5.5. Consistency
- Termination of service with notice
- Written warnings
- Dismissal
- Timeous hearing
- Formulating charge and splitting of charges
- Aspects of evidence
12.1 Criteria for evidence
12.2 Hearsay evidence
12.3 Alcohol breathalysers
12.4 The burden of proof
- Suspension
- Specific issues relating to disciplinary hearings
14.1 Accused not present at hearing
14.2 Desertion/absconding
14.3 Witnesses of the accused not present/available
14.4 Representative of the accused not present/available
14.5 The accused and/or witnesses and/or representative misbehave during hearing
14.6 The accused is also criminally charged for the same offense
- What must be proven?
- Which elements are in dispute?
- Evidence
- Silence of an accused
- Should the accused be put on the defense?
- Has the employer proven its case?
- Finding
- Incapacity
21.1 Incompetence/poor work performance
21.1.1 Substantive fairness
21.1.2 Procedural fairness
- Ill health/incapacity
23.1 Substantive fairness
23.2 Procedural fairness
- Operational requirements
24.1 Substantive fairness
24.1.1 Commercial rationale
24.1.2 Fair selection criteria
24.2. Procedural fairness
24.2.1 Steps to avoid retrenchments
24.2.2 Notice of retrenchment
24.2.3 Proper consultation
24.2.4 Post-retrenchment steps
23.2.5 Retrenchment package
24.2.6 Temporary employees earning below the threshold
- Strikes
25.1 Protected strikes
25.2 Unprotected strikes
25.3 Procedures
- Investigation
- BCEA Provisions
Training is focused on the understanding and ability to apply legal requirements in the workplace in a practical way.
Why choose Us
Client-Centric Approach: My training programs are designed specifically for you, the client. I tailor the content to your unique needs and the specific legal area of your case.w and extensive litigation experience.
Focus on Practical Knowledge: Forget dense legal jargon. I translate complex legal concepts into clear, understandable language, providing you with the practical knowledge you need to make informed decisions.
Interactive Learning Environment: Our sessions are interactive and engaging, allowing you to ask questions, participate in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal landscape.
Ongoing Support: The training doesn’t stop after the program. I offer ongoing support to ensure you have the resources and confidence to navigate your legal journey effectively.