Dismissal Based on Fraudulent Sick Notes
Employee absenteeism due to illness is a common workplace issue. However, employers’ concerns about employees being dishonest about their - READ MORE
Building a Committed and Thriving Workforce
Managing and retaining a diverse public sector workforce presents a complex challenge that requires a coordinated and comprehensive approach - READ MORE
Rights of Casual Workers in South Africa
Casual worker rights in South Africa are often misunderstood or overlooked by employers, despite their significant legal and operational - READ MORE
Assault and Attempted Assault in the Workplace
Assault and attempted assault in the workplace are serious issues that plague many working environments in South Africa. Given - READ MORE
Understanding and Complying with South African Labour Legislation
Understanding and complying with South African labour legislation is essential for employers operating in the country’s highly regulated environment. - READ MORE
Disputes at the CCMA: Unfair Dismisaal vs Unfair Labour Practice
While the majority of the cases referred to the CCMA concern allegations of unfair dismissal, there are numerous other - READ MORE
Do Employers Need Employee Consent to Change Employment Terms?
Employee Consent to Change Employment Terms is a critical legal consideration when altering workplace agreements. A contract of employment - READ MORE
How Does the Earnings Threshold Impact Employers?
Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Earnings Threshold determines which employees qualify for certain protections — - READ MORE
Effectively Managing Employees through Progressive Discipline
Progressive discipline in the workplace, which is also sometimes referred to as corrective discipline, is a strategy used to - READ MORE
Power of CCMA Commissioners to Dismiss Matters Due to Lack of Diligent Prosecution
CCMA Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution highlights the critical need for diligent case progression within the dispute resolution process. - READ MORE
How Employers Should Respond to Workplace Theft
Workplace theft is a serious form of misconduct that places significant strain on a business's profitability and sustainability. To - READ MORE
Provocation as a Justification in the Workplace
Workplace Provocation Defence is one of the key justifications raised in cases involving assault or fighting on duty in - READ MORE
Terminating Employees for Abscondment
Terminating employees for abscondment presents a significant challenge for employers, as abscondments disrupt operational efficiency and impact team morale. - READ MORE
Written Particulars of Employment and Contracts of Employment
Written Particulars of Employment are often underestimated by employers, who may believe that verbal agreements are sufficient. However, in - READ MORE
Automatically Unfair Dismissal for a Protected Disclosure – the Case of Railway Safety Regulator v Kekana
The terms “protected disclosures” or “whistleblowing” are not new phenomena to the employment law landscape, but there is often - READ MORE