Company taking criminal action with trumped up charges

[Laura7]

Another update: The sheriff of the Court went to the Company last week Wednesday, ready to attach the goods, but there was such chaos, the directors decided to pay. Anyway, they paid R40 000 and said the balance would be paid within 7 days, that is today. The Sheriff returned to the company today, and all of a sudden the directors said they are appealing against this case and refuse to pay. I am not sure what happened afterwards but I think the sheriff removed some of the goods.

Can they appeal after making a payment and promising to pay the balance?

With regard to the criminal charges, I have not heard another word. I am a suspect but have not been charged. So I decided to wait until they do something, but if I do find a pro bona attorney I will take action against the directors.

[HR Solutions]

Remember a criminal charge stays on your record. It will not always reflect but if u do a deep check it reflects. I.e. If someone wants to check more than just criminal convictions.

[adrianh]

I don't know the history and I am not taking sides, I'm just making an observation. I wonder why people make life so difficult for themselves. I've learned that it is often better just to stop the bleeding and move on. If one considers the hassle and expense then that company director must have rocks in his head.

[HR Solutions]

I fully agree with you Adrian. Sometimes you might get your result, but the damage caused ......

[Justloadit]

I don't know the history and I am not taking sides, I'm just making an observation. I wonder why people make life so difficult for themselves. I've learned that it is often better just to stop the bleeding and move on. If one considers the hassle and expense then that company director must have rocks in his head.

What you don't realise, is that there is a group of diabolical people out there who get into these managerial positions, seem very likeable and charming at face value (because this is how they draw their prey in), who can not accept defeat, even when they are wrong, and have this attitude of winning by any means, legal or not. I have personally experienced this, and am very close to someone who right now is going through an issue like this. At some point in their lives, they have to be introduced to humility. The way they treat and carry on with less fortunate people around them is really disgraceful, and if not challenged, will continue to think they are the masters and using the notion that sane minded people will walk away, because the hassle is too much. The reason they achieved these positions is because people walked away, if at a very early stage they were challenged, then they would not be where they are today, carrying on as if they are the chosen one. This relates to how they treat staff, suppliers and anyone who crosses their path. They usually focus on one person, and make their life hell. They maintain employees simply because the employees need a job and will take all the nonsense thrown at them. These diabolical people have a knack of identifying the ones in need and exploit them.

[HR Solutions]

Sure you are right. But this lady was fired last year in July

I actually worked for three companies that were under the same umbrella, and was paid by each company. The one company suspended me and held a disciplinary hearing, and dismissed me from all three

And then Fraud charges were laid against her ............ and she is not giving clear explanations, so I'm afraid without the full story I tend to understand the company's actions. I have seen this happen often in Recruitment and the employee is more often to blame. Perhaps not in this case but Laura is NOT giving all the facts.

[Dave A]

I have seen this happen often in Recruitment and the employee is more often to blame. Perhaps not in this case but...

At least that explains where your point of view comes from. I confess my view of this specific case is rather different.

Perhaps it would be best to link to the start of the story so that people can form their own opinion if they're interested.

[HR Solutions]

Yes thats why I said this right at the beginning of THIS thread.

Laura you really should continue where you left off at your last postings, because there is history to this which some people may not realize !

[Dave A]

Then probably best to complete the trail -

Part 2 is here. Bargaining Council behind with hearings.
Part 3 is here. Company wants to take further legal action against me.
Part 4 is here. Arbitration hearing without Employer being present.
Part 5 is here. Reinstatement what now.
Part 6 is here. Certified CCMA Enforcement Order.

And then there's this thread.

[HR Solutions]

Yep ....... and nothing is clearer. I stick to my comments.

Laura - any of these companies that you worked for in Edenvale by any chance ?