When an employee resigns – especially “with immediate effect” – many assume that the employment relationship ends instantly and that disciplinary action is no longer possible. This belief is widespread, […]
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has officially extended the Main Collective Amending Agreement concluded in the National Textile Bargaining Council to cover non-parties in the textile industry […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way in which we work. One of its most significant contributions is in improving workplace safety. Across industries – from manufacturing and construction […]
On 3 October 2025, the Director of Collective Bargaining published a notice extending the operation of the Agency Shop Fee Collective Agreement to non-parties for a further two years. The […]
The validity of an employment contract forms the foundation of every employment relationship in South Africa. For labour law practitioners, HR professionals, and employers, understanding when an employment contract is […]
In the recent Labour Court judgment of Mbuyane v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd, the court reaffirmed a critical principle in South African labour law: an employee cannot justify […]