Double Jeopardy Leads to Double Trouble: Revisiting Discipline and the Limits of Double Jeopardy
In South African employment law, the principle of double jeopardy, i.e. whether an employee may be disciplined twice for - READ MORE
Defamation by Ex-Employees – Key Lessons for Employers
Defamation by ex-employees is an increasing concern in South Africa’s evolving labour landscape. The line between freedom of expression - READ MORE
Sick Leave and Sincerity: Why Honesty Matters During Sick Leave
In South Africa, sick leave is one of the fundamental employee rights protected by the Basic Conditions of Employment - READ MORE
Impact of POPI and RICA on Labour Law
Introduction In terms of section 14(d) of the Constitution, everyone has the right to privacy and not to have - READ MORE
Draft Code on Dismissals & Labour Law Amendments – What Employers Need to Know
Draft Code on Dismissals and Labour Law Amendments has been highlighted in a recent media statement by the Department - READ MORE
Navigating the Contractual Landscape: Limited Duration Contracts vs Permanent Contracts
South African employers are increasingly recognising the importance of understanding the distinctions between limited duration and permanent employment contracts. - READ MORE
Incapacity due to Ill Health – Assessing the Extent of the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate an Employee
Incapacity due to ill health is a sensitive issue in the workplace that requires careful navigation. South African labour - READ MORE
The Use of International Doctor Notes in the South African Workplace
International Doctor Notes in the South African Workplace have become increasingly relevant as employees frequently travel abroad for personal - READ MORE
Innocent Until Proven Guilty- The Employer’s Dilemma in Managing Employee Arrests
Managing employee arrests is a complex and sensitive challenge for any employer, often accompanied by unexpected legal and operational - READ MORE
Minimum Wage Increase for Johannesburg Restaurants
The General Secretary of the Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering, and Allied Trades Collective Agreement has recently issued - READ MORE
Effective Enforcement of Restraint of Trade Agreements in the Labour Relations Sphere
Enforcement of restraint of trade agreements is a critical consideration in today’s competitive business environment, where employers depend on - READ MORE
Employers Obligations regarding Reinstatement Orders
Employer obligations regarding reinstatement orders come into sharp focus when the CCMA rules in favour of an employee. But - READ MORE
A Harmonious Workplace – Handling Employee Grievances
To most people, the concept of “conflict” has an extremely negative connotation; in fact, people would more often than - READ MORE
Section 189 Retrenchments: Balancing Operational Needs with Employee Rights
Retrenchment is regulated by section 189 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and any termination due to - READ MORE
Nedlac Report on the Labour Law Reform Process – An Overview of the Proposed Changes
The long-awaited Nedlac Labour Law Reform South Africa report has now been published, marking a significant milestone in the - READ MORE