The Importance of Proper Reasons in Arbitration Awards: Guidance from the Labour Court
Fairness in labour dispute resolution relies not only on the correct application of the law, but also on the - READ MORE
Arbitrator Deviation from Reason for Dismissal: How Far May an Arbitrator Go?
Employees who believe they have been dismissed unfairly may refer the matter to the CCMA or the relevant Bargaining - READ MORE
Effective Conflict Management: Turning Workplace Conflict into Collaboration
No workplace runs smoothly all the time. Whenever people work together, occasional clashes are inevitable. Different personalities, opinions, and - READ MORE
Avoid Compliance Risks: Submit Employment Equity Report Before The Deadline
As the year draws to a close, the key question for employers would be whether their Employment Equity (EE) - READ MORE
Workplace Confessions: How Employers Can Respond Legally and Fairly
When an employee confesses to serious misconduct, such as theft, fraud, or gross dishonesty, it may seem like an - READ MORE
Insubordination vs Justified Refusal: Drawing the Line in the Modern Workplace
Disputes over instructions in the workplace are not uncommon. For example - an employee refuses to carry out a - READ MORE
Record Keeping and Communication in Managing Incapacity vs Misconduct
Effective employee management relies on two key practices: accurate record keeping and clear communication. These tools are essential for - READ MORE
Beyond Automation: The Human-Centric Mandate of HR in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is not a distant future - it's here, reshaping industries, economies, and societies. In - READ MORE
Section 73A Claims: How to Recover Unpaid Wages in South Africa
In South Africa, employees are legally entitled to receive payment for the work they do, whether it’s a wage, - READ MORE
Workplace Transformation After Employment Equity Amendments
The amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) have officially come into effect, marking a turning point for workplace - READ MORE
Zep and Lep Validity Extended Until 28 May 2027 – Relief for Employers and Permit Holders
On 7 October 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs issued Immigration Directives No. 20 and 21 of 2025, formally - READ MORE
Working Without a Written Employment Contract: The Risks for Employers
In South Africa, the foundation of any employer-employee relationship is the employment contract. While informal arrangements, such as oral - READ MORE
Parental Leave South Africa: New Rules After Court Ruling
On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court handed down a landmark judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister - READ MORE
From Resignation to Litigation: The Risks of Constructive Dismissal
Employers today are increasingly facing constructive dismissal claims, i.e. cases where employees resign but argue that their working conditions - READ MORE
Navigating Polygraph Testing in the Workplace
Polygraph tests, commonly known as lie detector tests, measure physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and - READ MORE