Disputes in the workplace are inevitable — but when they escalate to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA), many employers find themselves uncertain about the steps ahead. Whether you operate in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, or elsewhere in...
Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims A Guide for Employers : In South Africa, employee rights are well-protected by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which aims to create fair treatment and improve the working environment for all...
Explore the case of Sulzer Pumps (Pty) Ltd v Nomxhanya [2024] ZALCJHB 253, where the Labour Court reviewed the fairness of a SHE Manager’s dismissal following multiple lost-time injuries. Learn about the court’s decision on procedural fairness, substantive unfairness, and the awarded compensation.
In the case of NUFBWSAW v Coca Cola Beverages [2024] JA130-22 (LAC), the Labour Appeal Court upheld the substantive fairness of CCBSA’s retrenchments due to economic pressures, including the sugar tax impact. The court found CCBSA’s restructuring response to be commercially rational and fair, dismissing the appeal.
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...