May 7, 2025

Understanding Restraints of Trade in South Africa: Legal Position and Practical Insights

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 […]
September 19, 2024

When can my employer convert my paid suspension to unpaid?

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 […]
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). […]
November 28, 2013

A TEACHER`S RIGHT TO STRIKE

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 […]
November 28, 2013

‘N ONDERWYSER SE REG OM TE STAAK

Die Wet op Arbeidsverhoudinge, 66 van 1995, (WAV ) was onlangs  in die kollig na kommunikasies van die regering dat hy oorweeg om die onderwyssektor as […]
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