for substitute temporary employees

9. Discipline and grievances

9.1 The company’s existing disciplinary procedure, disciplinary code and grievance procedures form an integral part of this contract of employment. 9.2 Any problems or feeling of dissatisfaction by the employee should be raised through the company grievance procedure.

10. Company policies and procedures

10.1 The company’s policies, procedures and rules, as amended from time to time, shall form an integral part of this contract of employment. 10.2 Copies of the Bargaining Council’s agreement and the company’s policies, procedures and rules may be viewed on request to the employee’s immediate supervisor.

11. Termination of employment

Either the employee or the company may terminate this contract in terms of Section 18 of the Main Agreement.

The employee, by signing hereunder, acknowledges that he/she understands and accepts the various conditions of employment as set out above.

Signed at....................................................... on the .................... day of ...............................................................

.................................................... EMPLOYEE

.................................................... COMPANY

Note

Sometimes people inflate their capabilities in an interview and do not give honest answers to questions on their skills and competencies.

When this happens (and you do not have an effective competency test in place) you might find out later that the person cannot meet the job requirements.

In this situation you are entitled to cancel their contract. This is different from termination of service through dismissal. In this case, the legal principle is that you entered into a contract that could not be fulfilled and had you known about the real state of affairs you would not have entered into the contract in the first place.

As protection you should always have this clause in your employment application or letter of employment.

“I declare that the above information is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of pertinent information may be considered as sufficient grounds for withdrawal of an offer of, or dismissal from, employment.”