Labour and employment: rebuilding and restructuring post lockdown 25 June 2020 With the easing of the nationwide lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through… More Legal
Ready, Set, Comply – Sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act Implemented 23 June 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that sections of the long-awaited Protection of Personal Information… More Legal
Manage your employment-related risks: Employment Practices Liability Insurance 23 June 2020 Employment is an ongoing job for the human resources department of any organization. The… More Legal
Tips for starting a career in law 2 June 2020 Careers in law are rewarding on multiple fronts. First, when you wake up in… More Legal
Why potential retrenchees are entitled to representation 4 February 2020 When an employer contemplates retrenching employees it must have a good reason for going… More Legal
Employee rights proposed for persons in film and television industry 4 February 2020 On 11 December 2019, the Minister of Labour in South Africa issued a notice… More Legal
Terminating an employment contract and dismissing an employee – how are they interrelated? 22 January 2020 A recent case decided by the South African High Court has examined the curious… More Legal
When does failing to implement job evaluation amount to an unfair labour practice? 25 November 2019 Facts In the matter of National Tertiary Education Union obo Mahomana and Another v University… More Legal
Why you should think carefully before bringing a case to the CCMA 21 November 2019 In common law employers and employees have the obligation to treat each other fairly… More Legal
Is an employer justified in dismissing employees carrying weapons during a protected strike? 14 November 2019 Summary Employees engaged in strike action who carry dangerous weapons during a strike run… More Legal
Cross-examination is a right 11 November 2019 At a hearing arranged to discipline an employee both parties are entitled to bring… More Legal
Why pilferage won’t always merit dismissal 29 October 2019 The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (The Code) imposes a number of requirements on… More Legal
What you need to know about the legal principles that distinguish a retirement fund from the employer 15 October 2019 It may surprise many employers to realise that there are currently no legal obligations… More Legal
Unpleasant CCMA surprises for employers 8 August 2019 A while ago, I received a panic phone call from an employer who had… More Legal
Don’t miss your disciplinary hearing 26 July 2019 It is an established fact that employees accused of misconduct are entitled to an… More Legal
