Managing incapacity is one of the more difficult tasks confronting an employer. The employee may be genuinely ill, injured, or disabled and therefore not blameworthy, while the employer must still […]
A recent Labour Court (LC) judgment sends a stark warning to employees who manipulate their employment history to secure an appointment: Dismissal may be only the beginning. Where an employer […]
Employers often find themselves in the challenging position of deciding on the appropriate sanction in instances of misconduct. While it is well established that an employer must consider an employee’s […]
Peak trading seasons can place considerable pressure on employers in South Africa’s wholesale and retail sector. Extended trading hours, higher customer volumes, increased deliveries, and seasonal promotions often require additional […]
The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has invited public comment on the Employment Services Amendment Bill, No. 16 of 2026. The Bill was introduced in the National Assembly on […]
Employees do not surrender their right to a private life when they enter into an employment relationship. As a general rule, what an employee does away from the workplace and […]