Losing your job can be devastating, especially when your dismissal was unfair. Fortunately, the Labour Relations Act (LRA) ensures you aren’t left unprotected. Your employer cannot […]
In South Africa, many households employ part-time domestic workers or gardeners who may only work once or twice a week. Employers often wonder whether they need […]
On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered a landmark decision in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour & Others (CCT 308/23) […]
A restraint of trade agreement is generally contained in a contract of employment. The purpose of such a restraint of trade clause is to protect businesses […]
Generally, employees suspended during a disciplinary enquiry are entitled to their full salary. This suspension allows for a thorough investigation of the incident in the workplace […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
The Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA) has been in the spotlight recently following communications from government that it is considering designating the education sector […]