Explore the key legal insights from a recent Labour Appeal Court ruling on employee misconduct involving fraudulent sick notes, focusing on the appropriateness of sanctions and the impact of mitigating factors in employment law. Understand the balance between individual circumstances and employer policies in maintaining workplace integrity.
Explore the groundbreaking judgment on workplace drug policies vs. employee privacy rights in cases of medicinal cannabis use. Learn about the balance between workplace safety and personal privacy.
Explore the pivotal Labour Appeal Court ruling in Workforce Staffing v Mjoli, examining the enforceability of mutual separation agreements and the evidentiary responsibilities in employment disputes under South African law.
Explore the pivotal Van Straaten v Commissioner Julies Wehncke & Others case from the Labour Court of South Africa, illustrating the balance between free speech and workplace regulations against racism. This summary highlights the dismissal upheld for racist remarks on social media, reinforcing the limits of freedom of expression in the workplace.
Financial disclosure affidavits (FDAs) have become an integral part of divorce proceedings, particularly in the Gauteng High Courts. To truly understand their significance, we'll take a journey back to the time before FDAs, explore key legal cases that led to their...
Five Lessons From Our Courts South African labour law, like most jurisdictions worldwide, acknowledges the delicate balance between protecting an employer's legitimate business interests and preserving an employee's right to freedom of trade. Recent judgments passed...
At present, the world seems to be sitting on a pressure-cooker. As pro-vaccine and anti-vaccine proponents take to social media, radio, TV, and whichever soapbox they can get their hands on to extol the virtues of their own viewpoint, whilst lamenting the ignorance of these people who hold different and opposing views, employers must decide on their company’s vaccine policy.
Toxicity in the workplace – are you experiencing this?
A toxic or hostile work environment is not simply left at the door but may seep into every aspect of your life and influence not only your mental health and stability but may and most likely will cause problems with your physical health and even your relationships outside of work.
Section 10 of the South African Bill of Rights as contained in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states:
“Everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected”
The infringement of ones right to dignity and respect can take various forms including harassment, bullying and passive-aggressive behaviour.
The Labour Relations Act deals specifically with the requirements and criteria when an employer wants to start the retrenchment process with an employee. One aspect hereof that an employee may not be aware of, is that an employer may not have to pay the severance pay...
