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In a recent decision, MEC for Education, North West Provincial Government v Gradwell, the Labour Appeal Court seemed to have spoken the final word on the holding of a suspension hearing prior to suspending an employee pending a disciplinary investigation (also referred to as a "holding suspension").

The procedural directives issued by the Judge President of the Labour Court in the 2013 Practice Manual have played an invaluable role in promoting consistency and certainty in the practices of the Labour Court, ...

In South Africa, labour relations are intricately shaped by the presence and influence of bargaining councils. These councils are pivotal in specific industries...

In a Labour Court matter that highlights the delicate balance between ensuring compliance with professional registration requirements and acknowledging the potential administrative challenges posed by external statutory bodies, a significant judgment was handed down on 12 July 2024.

On 9 October 2013, the Constitutional Court held that a trade union cannot avoid liability for its neglect to prosecute claims by its members merely because the union has a constitutional right to determine its own administration.

Sexual harassment, a violation of human rights and a form of sex discrimination, is costly to employees in the workplace. Although many countries have legislation governing sexual harassment

Collective Bargaining has become an integral part of labour relations in South Africa. Industry Level Collective Bargaining occurs when organised...

Section 158(1B) of the Labour Relations Act ("LRA") prohibits the Labour Court from reviewing any decision or ruling made during conciliation or arbitration proceedings...

In the context of the Coronavirus outbreak worldwide, business and entrepreneurs are busy developing strategies and practical ways to mitigate and manage the risks associated with disruption...

Over time, SAA has entered into various collective agreements with various trade unions.

Many employers believe that the employment relationship automatically ends if one of their employees is arrested or imprisoned.

Negotiating, or being a good negotiator for that matter, is a skill many may claim to possess but that few truly possess.

Section 34 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 ("BCEA") prohibits an employer from making a deduction from an employee's remuneration unless this is by agreement...

In terms of section 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 everyone has the right to freedom of association.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No 75 of 1997 ("the BCEA") gives effect to the right to fair labour practices referred to in section 23(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

The COVID-19 nationwide lockdown has brought about various emergency measures which for the most part are unknown territories to South Africans

Economic uncertainty, a fierce competition for talent and changing expectations from the workforce have hit Southern African organizations and pushed employers...