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What if an off-duty employee gives reckless advice that leads to near disaster?

What if an off-duty employee gives reckless advice that leads to near disaster? Is dismissal a fair sanction? In this episode of our What If series, we explore the boundaries of off-duty conduct and employer discipline. We look into the real-life case of Bhele v Super Squad Trading (Pty) Ltd, where an off-duty employee was dismissed for allegedly advising a colleague - in the middle of a crisis - to pull the handbrake on a moving truck. The advice led to a near-catastrophic incident and raised a pressing question: Can you be fairly dismissed for what you say when you're off the clock? We unpack how the Labour Court approached issues of circumstantial evidence, safety-sensitive industries, and the scope of employment obligations beyond working hours. Key insights include: When off-duty conduct becomes a workplace issue The risks of informal advice during a crisis How courts weigh indirect evidence in disciplinary matters Why silence or lack of a credible alternative may not protect employees Brought to you by Maserumule Corporate Employment Law For more insights, visit www.masconsulting.co.za