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
Cannabis Testing in The Workplace
Cannabis testing in the workplace has become a complex issue following the Constitutional Court’s 2018 ruling in Minister of - READ MORE
Condonation Applications for Late Referrals of Dismissal Disputes
In terms of the CCMA rules, an employee is required to refer an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA - READ MORE
Traditional Healers and Sick Notes
South Africa has a diverse cultural landscape layered with traditions which can often extend into the labour sphere. A - READ MORE
Urgent update on Amendments to the National Minimum Wage Act
National Minimum Wage Act 2024 updates were officially announced last week by the Minister of Employment and Labour, confirming - READ MORE
Can an Employee be Terminated Before the End of Their Probation?
What is a probation period? The Labour Relations Act, Schedule 8, Code of Good Practice (the Code), item 8 - READ MORE
Why is Screening and Vetting Potential Employees Important?
Employers are often looking to expand their workforce, improve operations, or even strategically employ seasonal employees during busy or - READ MORE
Can Employers Require Employees to Take Polygraph Tests?
Employers frequently encounter instances of misconduct or criminal behaviour, in the form of misappropriation or theft, within the workplace. - READ MORE
Can I Retrench an Employee While on Maternity Leave?
Maternity leave is a crucial period for new mothers to provide them with the necessary time and support to - READ MORE
Can Employees Discuss Wages with Each Other?
While seldom addressed, there exists a prevalent “taboo” surrounding discussion about salaries among employees. Typically, employment contracts explicitly forbid - READ MORE
Factors Influencing Arbitrators in Determining Appropriate Sanctions
In an arbitration concerning misconduct, the Presiding Commissioner is tasked with deciding whether the disciplinary hearing’s-imposed sanction was fair - READ MORE
Risks of Splitting Charges in Employee Disciplinary Notification to Attend
Disciplinary proceedings in South Africa have become increasingly criminalised, and the criminalisation of this process often starts when the - READ MORE
Fair Procedure – During a Disciplinary Inquiry
Can an employee be dismissed without a fair procedure? The answer is no. It holds significant importance for an - READ MORE