The origins of employment relationships derive from principles of Common Law and remain the basis of employment relationships in labour relations as they exist today.

It has become quite common in arbitration proceedings that the Applicant would raise the point that the trust relationship between the employer and employee...

A term often heard in the context of applying discipline in the workplace is the word "consistency" or its opposite, "inconsistency."

South African Labour Law does not provide for compulsory payment of bonuses unless the employer falls within the ambit of a specific Bargaining Council or if a particular company policy makes such a provision.

There has been an undeniable shift in the use of technological advances in the workforce. Leveraging these advances has proven to be not only beneficial in performing tasks but absolutely crucial.

The National Minimum Wage Act No 9 of 2018 (NMWA) has introduced significant changes to labour remuneration in South Africa.

In an era of digital transformation, our interconnected world offers unparalleled convenience and opportunity. However, it also exposes us to a dynamic and multifaceted underworld of cyber threats...

In this case, the Respondent argued that the individual Applicants were dismissed for allegedly intimidating their colleagues into joining the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU). On the other hand...

Employment Equity ensures that suitably qualified individuals from designated groups (previously disadvantaged and those discriminated against in the past)...

The National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA) represents a significant step towards ensuring fair pay and improving living standards for workers in South Africa.

In a groundbreaking decision, the Johannesburg High Court recently rendered a pivotal verdict in the case of W van Wyk and others vs. the Minister of Employment and Labour...

The point of departure when dealing with a matter of representation is first to identify and interpret the condition that is attached to it. Closed-Shop Agreements, as contained in Section 25...

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

In an ever-evolving business and legal landscape, the CEO Training Dept. recognises the pivotal role of employer and staff training in fostering organisational success.

In the South African landscape, the conditions of employment are contained in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) defines a strike as "The partial or complete concerted refusal to work, or the retardation or obstruction of work, by persons who are or have been employed...

Working overtime is essential to an employer's operational requirements in specific industries within our labour-sphere. If an employee refuses to work overtime when their employer requests it...

The primary function of the CCMA is to embark on consensus-seeking processes to resolve labour disputes. This is achieved by the assigned commissioner engaging with the parties, establishing the issues in dispute...

The act of contempt may manifest itself in various forms by parties during the processes of the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.

It is a new age, and Generation Z, aptly known as Zoomers, are beginning to make up a large part of the workplace. With that comes employees who actively engage in all forms of social media.