2025 Newsletters

Polygraph tests, commonly known as lie detector tests, measure physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and - READ MORE

As the workplace continues to evolve, so too must the legal framework that governs fair termination of employment. The - READ MORE

Within the South African labour law framework, employers are legally and ethically obligated to act without delay when dealing - READ MORE

The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal was issued under Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and served - READ MORE

Disciplinary disputes are an inevitable aspect of managing a modern workforce. When employees challenge disciplinary outcomes, arbitration may result - READ MORE

South Africa’s employment law landscape has officially shifted. On 4 September 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour published - READ MORE

Navigating allegations of misconduct in the workplace becomes significantly more complex when an employee claims to have made a - READ MORE

On 28 August 2025, the Gauteng High Court dismissed an urgent application brought by the National Employers’ Association of - READ MORE

Smoking in the workplace is a key area of regulation in South Africa, where the country has long been - READ MORE

In any professional setting, appearance matters. Employees are often the face of an organisation - the first impression clients - READ MORE

Commission-based work in South Africa is widespread across industries like sales, insurance, real estate, and hospitality. These roles often - READ MORE

South Africa may soon see significant shifts in how salaries are determined, advertised, and discussed in the workplace. A - READ MORE

A major restructuring is underway in the labour landscape of South Africa’s food service industry. A proposed amalgamated bargaining - READ MORE

Safety breach dismissal is a critical issue in South Africa’s industrial sector, where high-risk environments make safety non-negotiable. Strict - READ MORE