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During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records.

This was the question which confronted the Labour Appeal Court in Wheelwright v CP de Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd. In the case, the parties reached an agreement at the CCMA...

Can an employer dismiss employees because they refuse to agree to a change to their terms and conditions of employment? An initial answer may be, "yes".

This article continues on our Monday article titled A Blueprint for Workplace Success in South Africa for Employers and Employees Alike, where we will provide an applicable timeline...

In the recent matter of Vodacom & others v the National Association of South African Workers and 1 other, which was handed down on 4 March 2019.

In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow

In an Arbitration relating to misconduct, a Presiding Commissioner must ultimately determine whether the sanction issued at the disciplinary hearing was fair and appropriate.

Arcelormittal South Africa ("AMSA") employed the employees as plant shop stewards.

In one of the first reportable judgments of 2024, SAA v NUMSA & SACCA, the Labour Court has sent a strong message to Unions which litigate in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation...

The question is often posed as to the correlation between access to justice and the economic health of a community, society and country.

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 ("the Act") is primarily intended to promote the right to equality in the workplace, ensuring that all employees enjoy equal opportunities and are treated equally by their employers...

Judge Dennis Davis, President of the Competition Appeal Court (the "CAC"), today handed down judgment detailing the final condition applicable to the Massmart Holdings Limited ("Massmart") and Walmart Stores Inc. ("Walmart") merger (namely the condition relating to the establishment of a supplier development programme).

A brief overview of some of the State of Disaster and Lockdown regulations, and their implications for the workplace.

The High Court handed down a judgment in the case of Van Wyk and others v Minister of Employment and Labour and others scrutinising certain provisions...

The recent looting and damage to businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has had a devastating impact on many businesses, both small and large.

There is no doubt that gender inequality lies at the heart of most of the problems in our society. It is foundational to violence and abuse of women which is the focus of the 16 days of Activism.

A group of 50 striking employees confront their manager in his office. An altercation ensues, which culminates in the manager being violently assaulted.