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
Workplace Misconduct vs. Negligence: Best Practices for South African Employers
To uphold fair labour practices in the South African workplace, employers must clearly understand the distinction between workplace misconduct - READ MORE
The Burden of Evidence on Employers in Disciplinary Inquiries
Burden of Evidence in Disciplinary Inquiries is addressed in Section 192(2) of the Labour Relations Act, which places the - READ MORE
Cannabis for Private Purposes Act: What Employers Need to Know
Cannabis in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers following the signing of the Cannabis for Private - READ MORE
Dismissal for an Alleged Fraudulent Medical Certificate
Fraudulent medical certificate concerns have become increasingly relevant as requiring employees to submit doctor’s notes for illness-related absences remains - READ MORE
Risks for Employers Missing Employment Equity Deadlines
Employment equity deadlines are critical for designated employers, who risk significant fines if found non-compliant with the Employment Equity - READ MORE
Employees Delaying Disciplinary Proceedings: Is Suspension Without Pay an Option?
Suspension without pay is increasingly being considered by employers during disciplinary inquiries—especially when precautionary suspensions are necessary to investigate - READ MORE
Urgent Update – New Minister Enforces Stricter Measures on Undocumented Workers
Undocumented workers in South Africa were a key focus in the first budget vote speech by newly appointed Minister - READ MORE
PAYE & UIF for Foreign National Employees
PAYE and UIF for foreign nationals are essential considerations for employers operating in South Africa. When an employee becomes - READ MORE
Derivative Misconduct: Employee Accountability in Group Offenses
Derivative misconduct occurs when an employee is linked to or implicated in another employee’s misconduct, even if they were - READ MORE
The Crucial Role of Consistency in Company Disciplinary Policies
Consistency in disciplinary policies is essential to maintaining a fair and productive working environment. This is particularly important in - READ MORE
New B-BBEE Requirements for Real Estate Agents in 2025
B-BBEE requirements for real estate agents have been reinforced by the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), which has confirmed - READ MORE
Constitutional Court Refuses Home Affairs Minister’s Leave to Appeal ZEP Decision
ZEP Constitutional Court ruling marks a landmark decision, with the Constitutional Court dismissing Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s application - READ MORE