In the year 2023, AI has taken the world by storm. People all over the globe have started to dabble in this new playground using one tool or another. From creating AI-enhanced imagery on Vana to writing speeches to drafting business plans on ChatGPT, everyone in today’s society has used AI in one form or … AI in the workplace – Should employees & employers fear or embrace this change?
One of the most serious offences committed in the workplace is physical assault. Although there might be certain justifiable defences for this type of misconduct, for example, provocation or self-defence, the Labour Court has adopted a very strict approach towards any form of assault in the workplace. Case Study In the unreported matter of Bombela … Assault Outside Company Premises – Consequences for Employees
A demotion is when an employee’s status and/or remuneration is lessened. Although rarely used, employers sometimes elect to demote employees after a disciplinary inquiry was conducted, where the dismissal, as a disciplinary sanction, would have been justified. Demotion as a Legitimate Disciplinary Sanction Our Courts and the CCMA have recognised demotion as legitimate, subject to … Demotion as a disciplinary action
The prerequisites for a protected strike are set out in section 64 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, while section 65 sets out limitations on the right strike. Section 65 (1)(d)(i) explicitly states, “No person may partake in a strike (or a lock-out) or in any conduct in contemplation or furtherance of a … Strike action and essential services
The Minister of Home Affairs had effectively ended the ZEP, which applies to Zimbabwean Nationals working and living in the Republic of South Africa, resulting in numerous Zimbabweans no longer being able to apply for an extension of the ZEP and, as a result, facing deportation should they not have applied and or been granted … Termination of ZEPs declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid
In the wake of recent news headlines, it seems not only public servants have falsified their qualifications to obtain employment, but this has also become fashionable among other job seekers. What recourse does the employer have? The Law South African legislation, through the introduction of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 12 of 2019, has … Falsified Qualifications – What is an Employer to do?
When a company contemplates retrenching employees, voluntary severance packages (VSP’s) are often offered. In terms of a VSP, an employee volunteers to be or agrees to be retrenched. The purpose of using VSP’s is to mitigate the adverse effects of the formal retrenchment process on the employees. These agreements need to be entered into freely … Voluntary retrenchment agreements and packages
In light of the current challenging economic climate within South Africa, a question that becomes prevalent is to which extent employers are entitled to vary the terms and conditions of their employees’ employment, if at all. Another critical question is what the consequences of the employee’s refusal of such change might be. Examples of such … Changes to the Employment Terms and Conditions
The Minister of Home Affairs effectively ended the ZEP, which applies to Zimbabwean Nationals working and living in the Republic of South Africa, on the 31st of December 2021, resulting in numerous Zimbabweans no longer being able to apply for an extension of the ZEP and as a result face deportation should they not have … !! NOTICE !! Further Extension of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) Grace Period
It happens every so often that an employer places an employee on a fixed-term contract for 3-months to gauge their suitability for the job. The question is then asked, are employers allowed to use a fixed-term contract for a probation period? Challenging the Misuse of Fixed-Term Contracts In the case of National Union of Public Service … Using a Fixed-Term Contract for a Probation Period
