In a landmark CCMA ruling — PSA obo Van Wyk v Department of Social Development — an employer was found guilty of unfair dismissal for treating substance dependency as misconduct instead of medical incapacity.
This case has reshaped how addiction must be handled in the workplace. If your policies and procedures haven’t caught up, you could be at serious legal risk.
Join labour law expert Angus Bailie for a powerful, story-driven session that unpacks the legal, ethical, and emotional dimensions of substance dependency in the workplace.
What You’ll Learn
- The legal difference between misconduct and incapacity
- How to handle addiction cases with empathy and compliance.
- What your policies must include to stay protected
- Real-world case studies and legal missteps to avoid
- Step-by-step guidance for incapacity procedures
All attendees receive our Substance Dependency Protocol Checklist.
Why Angus Bailie? Because Experience & Engagement Matter.
We consistently receive glowing feedback for Angus’ webinars. With over 20 years of invaluable experience, including a distinguished tenure as an Acting Judge in the Labour Court, and 16 years helming his own law firm, Angus possesses a profound depth of legal insight. But it’s his engaging delivery and signature dry sense of humour that transform complex topics into accessible, memorable, and even entertaining learning experiences.
Register
Misconduct versus Incapacity
Tuesday 18 November @ 09h00 - 10h30
Cost: R875 per person
PLEASE NOTE: Once we have received your registration, we will be in contact with you to arrange payment and provide you with the necessary info in order to attend Angus’ webinar. We look forward to seeing you there.
