April 26, 2021
The distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine is seen as a fundamental component to ending the pandemic. However, mandatory vaccinations in the workplace should be treated with caution by all employers. As it […]
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January 28, 2020
Constructive dismissal is defined as a situation in the workplace, created by the employer, that renders the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable to the extent […]
August 7, 2019
The employment relationship is based on the Law of Contract in that a Contract of Employment governs the details of the relationship as is prescribed by […]
August 7, 2019
When a company grows, the number of employees grows too and while this is an exciting venture, the pressure to fill new positions may lead recruiters […]
July 10, 2019
For a long time, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, better known as COIDA, has provided compensation to employees who were injured on duty […]
June 14, 2019
Today’s crippling economy has caused retrenchment to become a very real thing faced by many employees all over the world. For companies to be more efficient […]
April 23, 2019
Being assertive in the workplace will not only boost your self-esteem, but will also have a positive impact on your professional career. Every organisation, no matter […]
April 23, 2019
Performance reviews are not only of value for the employer but also for the employee being reviewed. Performance reviews allow both employers and employees an opportunity […]
October 25, 2018
The requirements of the POPI Act stipulates that an entity is required to take reasonable measures of a technical, as well as organisational nature, to ensure […]
June 4, 2018
This article looks at the continued relevancy of the employment contract in legal practice today. In 2014, the legislator amended section 186(1)(a) of the Labour Relations […]
April 3, 2018
The Department of Labour released a media statement notifying trade unions about the wage increase. Once it is enacted into law, no employee may be paid […]
February 16, 2018
It is reasonable to want to dismiss an employee for not performing on the job, or failing to meet a specific target. However, Employer’s should ensure […]
January 8, 2018
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 […]
November 6, 2017
Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. The unwanted nature of sexual harassment distinguishes it from behaviour that is welcome and mutual. According to […]
October 23, 2017
There are cases of employees posting sensitive or disrespectful information and messages about their employers online. This might seem like an innocent joke with the people […]