A spoonful of sugar to make the assumptions go down
An example of how inferences should be drawn in misconduct cases was demonstrated in two recent judgements regarding the theft of sugar from employers. Some assumptions could not be proven […]
How binding is a settlement agreement?
This was the question raised in Mdawini & Another and Mearns Farming (Pty) Ltd t/a Sherwood Farm (2024) 45 ILJ 1885 (CCMA), and there are certain things to consider when […]
Employees can be retrenched and then fired
Retrenchment is often considered one of the most challenging and unfortunate decisions for any organisation. It is a situation no employer or employee hopes to face, yet in the dynamic […]
Discretionary Grant Windows for the Finance, Banking, and Accounting Industry Now Open for 2024
The latest Discretionary Grant windows for 2024 are now open. These grants offer valuable funding opportunities specifically tailored to the finance, banking, and accounting sectors. They can help you upskill […]
Newsflash! Employment Equity submission portal now open for designated employers!
Attention all Designated Employers (those with 50+ employees or exceeding the turnover threshold in Schedule 4 of the Employment Equity Act): The Department of Employment and Labour has officially announced […]
Newsflash! Employment and Labour invites inputs on the 2025 National Minimum Wage determination
The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted a notice calling for inputs on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for South Africa, specifically related to possible changes for 2025. The […]
