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In the recent case of Mapyane v South African Police Service & Others (JR1948/10) ZALCJHB, the importance of prompt disciplinary proceedings was underscored.

According to Section 27 of the BCEA, family responsibility leave is available to employees who have been with the same employer for more than four months and work more than four days per week.

In the recent decision of the Western Cape High Court in Mukuru Financial Services (Pty) Ltd ("Mukuru") and Another v Department of Employment and Labour, ...

Learnership agreements are governed by the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (SDA) read with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 – Sectoral Determination 5.

In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today. He will explore the changing workplace landscape both in South Africa and globally...

The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in the case of Bernadette Enever vs Barloworld Equipment South Africa, a division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd (JA86/22) [2024] LAC...

In the contemporary business environment, the notion of "social justice" transcends mere rhetoric, evolving into a foundational principle essential...

On 17 February 2021, the South African Department of Employment and Labour announced that the relevant NEDLAC partners have endorsed proposals tabled by the UIF for the extension of the COVID-19 TERS.

Something about the festive season creates a ‘buzz' of excitement. More often than not, it is this ‘buzz' which makes the festive season that much more memorable.

Employers and organisational rights generally present themselves like oil and water, a relationship born out of opposing views, with each party trying to obtain the best scenario to suit their relevant constituents...

The Labour Appeal Court's judgment in Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa v Modika addresses critical questions about when protected disclosures under the Labour Relations Act can halt or redirect disciplinary proceedings. This case examines the intersection between whistleblowing protections and an employer's right to conduct internal disciplinary processes, offering guidance on when employees may bypass traditional hearings in favor of pre-dismissal arbitration.

In South Africa, one could strongly argue that the Labour Relations Act (LRA) is among the most significant pieces of legislation, given its historical context and the rights it regulates and protects.

The Labour Court's decision in Watson Kelemogile Lekalake v EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd is a textbook warning: a Section 189 process will collapse if the business case is unclear or inconsistently presented.

Promotion is an essential characteristic of the employment relationship, and it involves the process of advancing an employee from position to another position or job that may have a higher salary range, ...

A recent case decided by the South African High Court has examined the curious interplay of an employee's rights as they arise from both the written contract of employment and, at the same...

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) aims to achieve workplace equity by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment. The Act further seeks to implement affirmative...

South African labour laws lack a specified retirement age, and terminating an employee based on age may violate Section 187(1)(f) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA)...