Two-year extension for Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders
Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, announced on 4 December that the validity of permits will be extended for holders of the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) and the Zimbabwe Exemption […]
Integrity of medical certificates
Abuse of sick leave by employees is a pandemic that affects many employers. An employer is not expected to tolerate an employee’s prolonged absence from work for incapacity due to […]
Public Holiday 15 December Affects School Calendar
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the 15th of December 2023 to be a public holiday in celebration of the Springboks winning the Rugby World Cup. Working parents will have to plan […]
Is a lay-off the same as a suspension?
Short-time work and lay-offs can be considered as alternatives to retrenchment. This has become more prevalent since the Covid-19 pandemic as employers were forced to re-evaluate their business operations, some […]
Notice for the amendment and extension to non-parties of the Footwear Sector Amending Collective Agreement
The Minister of Employment and Labour has declared that the Footwear Sector Amending Collective Agreement which was concluded in the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa […]
The Effect of a Restraint of Trade Clause When a Business is Sold
A restraint of trade is a provision within an employment contract which stipulates that in the event of termination of employment, an employee is restricted from taking up similar employment. […]
