On occasion, employers are faced with circumstances in which an employee resigns to avoid disciplinary action. Many employees try to avoid their fate of dismissal by resigning with immediate effect. […]
The National Minimum Wage Commission Report 2023 has been published in the Government Gazette on 6 December 2023, to present the Commission’s information and recommendations on the annual review of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]