“These technological developments would have seemed far-fetched and science fiction a brief few years ago.” (Extract from judgment below) It’s an important question – the invalidity of an affidavit could
Category: Labour Law
Primarily governs the relationship between employers and employees, ensuring fair labour practices and giving effect to the constitutional right to fair labour practices. It is a specialized category that includes statutes such as the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which regulate collective bargaining, strikes, dismissals, and basic employment conditions.
Cannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing ActCannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing Act
“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy is irrational and violates the right to privacy in section 14 of the Constitution, to the extent that it
When to Lawyer UpWhen to Lawyer Up
When to Lawyer Up “The first thing we do is, let’s kill all the lawyers.” (Shakespeare) Shakespeare must have had an unhappy experience or two with the lawyers of his
Who Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” SagaWho Owns Your Employee’s Invention? Lessons from the “Please Call Me” Saga
24 April 2024 is ‘World Intellectual Property Day’. It’s “an opportunity to explore how intellectual property (IP) encourages and can amplify the innovative and creative solutions that are so crucial
When is Resignation a Constructive Dismissal?When is Resignation a Constructive Dismissal?
“…the prospect of continued employment must be shown to have been objectively intolerable and the employee must have resigned due to the intolerable situation and not for another reason.” (Extract
You Can (and Should) Both Discipline and Prosecute Thieving EmployeesYou Can (and Should) Both Discipline and Prosecute Thieving Employees
“It’s the profile of the most trusted individual, in a position of trust, like an accountant or bookkeeper. They usually never take leave, and someone who never allows anyone access
Moonlighting Without Consent is Misconduct – A Firing OffenceMoonlighting Without Consent is Misconduct – A Firing Offence
“…moonlighting as a matter of principle is unacceptable…” (extract from judgment) Up to a quarter of all middle-class South Africans are reported to “moonlight”, that is to run a part-time
Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?Did You Know that CV Liars Now Face Jail Time?
“Fraud is a cancer that is crippling our country” (Supreme Court of Appeal in 2019) An all-too-common scenario in these times of high unemployment is job applicants who, desperate to
The New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and EmployeesThe New Law on Parental Leave – A Simple Summary for Employers and Employees
“The crux of the case is about unequal treatment of persons. (Extract from judgment below) The recent High Court judgment which declared unconstitutional differences between maternity, paternity, parental, adoption and