New BC Agreement for Restaurants – What are the Changes, and How Will they Impact Employers?
The BC Agreement for Restaurants in 2024, issued by the Bargaining Council for Restaurants, Catering, and Allied Trades (BCRCAT) - READ MORE
Can you Dismiss an Employee Without a Hearing?
Dismissal without a hearing can lead to serious legal consequences for employers. South African labour law requires that all - READ MORE
BBBEE Part 2 – Strategic Planning & Implementation
Success in navigating South Africa's BBBEE landscape hinges on effective planning and strategic implementation. In this instalment, we explore - READ MORE
Refine your BBBEE Strategy and Budget Allocation – Proactive Planning Yields Optimal Results
The significance of early engagement with BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) compliance efforts cannot be overstated. By acting promptly - READ MORE
The Implication of Retracting an Offer of Employment Based on Prior Criminal Convictions
Unfair discrimination has a storied history in South African employment law. Since the dawn of South Africa’s democracy, our - READ MORE
Retirement Age: Legal Considerations and Employer Discretion
Retirement Age Legal Considerations South Africa begin with understanding that neither the Basic Conditions of Employment Act nor the - READ MORE
Claim Back 20% of Your Annual Skills Development Levy Contribution
Claim back Skills Development Levy by submitting your Annual Training Report and Workplace Skills Plan via the relevant SETA - READ MORE
Breathalyser Test Results – Evidence at a Disciplinary Hearing
As discussed in a previous article, Cannabis in the Workplace, many companies adopt a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and - READ MORE
Client Complaints & Employee Rights – Navigating Disciplinary Hearings in the Hospitality Industry
Employers, especially those involved in the hospitality and service industry, are understandably considerate of clients’ perceptions of their service - READ MORE
Risks of Terminating without a Hearing
Terminating Without a Hearing in South Africa presents significant legal risks for employers under the country’s labour legislation. According - READ MORE
Navigating Restraints of Trade in South Africa
Restraint of Trade South Africa is a crucial concept for business owners seeking to protect trade secrets while investing - READ MORE
Employee Coerced into False Statement: CCMA Dilemma
Perjury, simply put, is the misrepresentation of facts whilst under oath. The consequence of perjury in South Africa is - READ MORE
Increase in Basic Conditions of Employment Act earning threshold effective 1 April 2024
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an adjustment to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act earning threshold - READ MORE
Short-Time Work as an Alternative to Retrenchment
In the dynamic landscape of South African labour law, short-time work emerges as a strategic tool for employers and - READ MORE
Conflict of Interest and Moonlighting
Conflict of Interest and Moonlighting matters highlight a core principle of South African Labour Law: the principal statutes are - READ MORE