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It is the unfortunate state of affairs that sexual harassment in the workplace constantly rears its ugly head

South African labour law has a very well-structured approach to assist employers and employees in identifying their rights...

It is trite that the principle that the costs follow the suit does not apply in labour litigation, save for exceptional circumstances. This was emphasised by the Constitutional Court ("CC") ...

The recent decision in PRSS Solution (Pty) Ltd v M G Marara and Others by the Financial Services Tribunal (the Tribunal) underscores the crucial responsibility of employers...

A recent Labour Court judgment demonstrates that structuring voluntary separation packages by age, without evidence to justify the distinction, may constitute unfair discrimination under the Employment Equity Act. The case examines whether an employee who accepts a lower age-based package waives their right to challenge it, and explores the limits of contractual agreements in overriding constitutional protections against age discrimination.

The decision of the South African Labour Court in Electronic Media t/a M-Net v Leon Potgieter and Others presents a cautionary tale on what not to do when dealing ...

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) promotes fair practices in the work environment, and ensures that labour disputes that fall within its jurisdiction are...

The concept of "constructive dismissal" has its roots in English law and was adopted by the Industrial Court in the course of the development of the labour law jurisprudence under the...

Employees are expected to conduct themselves according to standards of conduct and regulations prescribed in terms of labour legislation.

Can an employer dismiss employees who refuse to accept a change to their terms and conditions of employment?

Organisational rights are an important aspect of labour relations. However, the provision of these rights can be a contentious issue, with employers often resisting the efforts of trade unions to secure them.

The use of fixed-term employment contracts has been the subject of contention for many years.

In a recent ruling, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Mbeje and Others v Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal and Others [2024] ZALAC underscored the importance

Many employees don't fully appreciate the importance of a reference letter and how significantly it can benefit their future job prospects.

In Porter Motor Group v Karachi ("Karachi"), the Labour Appeal Court ("LAC") set out the principles of bumping in retrenchments. It held that the Last In First Out ("LIFO")...

When considering disciplinary action that may lead to an employee's dismissal, an employer has to wrestle with questions of both fairness and "just reasons" in order to successfully exercise...

Can a protected strike lose its protected status, and, if so, in what circumstances? This question was considered by the Labour Court in the recent case of African Meat Industry...