January 18, 2023

PRECAUTIONARY SUSPENSION OF AN EMPLOYEE- WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

The purpose of a precautionary suspension of an Employee is mainly to mitigate further risk to an Employer in instances where disciplinary action is contemplated. The […]
August 18, 2021

What are fair grounds for dismissal regarding off-duty misconduct?

With looting and violence severely impacting certain parts of South Africa in June 2021, many businesses are facing great challenges on various fronts. In light of the recent civil […]
October 13, 2020

What if your dismissal is overturned?

Reinstatement in terms of the s 193(2) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) According to s193(2) of the LRA, if it is found […]
October 15, 2018

RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE – IT’S NOT ALWAYS BLACK OR WHITE

Introduction This article discusses two recent Constitutional Court judgments, which deal with racism, or perceived racism, in the workplace. Although each judgment and respective outcome should […]
October 15, 2018

UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

I have a dispute which has been referred to the CCMA. How does the process work? The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) is a […]
April 24, 2018

AVOID DISCRIMINATION WHEN POSTING JOB POSITIONS

Recruiters should be careful when posting job positions so as not to land themselves in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA). […]
February 26, 2018

THE 10 STEPS WHEN TAKING A DISPUTE TO THE CCMA

If you have a dispute with your employer, you may want to ask the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) to conciliate or even arbitrate […]
January 30, 2018

ALL WORK AND NO PAY

What are your rights as an employee if your employer has not paid you?  Under some circumstances, your salary notification might pop in 2 days after […]
July 27, 2017

Should I have to tolerate Corporate Bullying?

Every employee has the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace, and employees do not have to tolerate bullying by employers. Bullying […]
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