There is a fine line between extended absenteeism and desertion in the workplace. Desertion is often difficult for employers to prove, but they can still terminate a contract of employment by way of repudiation if the correct process is followed.

Written by Kayla Pashiou, Managing Director at Pashiou Incorporated, for LexisNexis South Africa

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