by Melanie Hart | Dec 4, 2023 | Employment, News
Whilst employees have a right to be heard prior to their dismissal, many employers have been confronted by the dilatory tactics adopted by an employee facing disciplinary action. These tactics, employed with much zeal, are aimed at frustrating and thus...
by Melanie Hart | Oct 26, 2023 | Employment
The High Court has handed down a landmark judgment declaring the sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”) dealing with maternity and parental leave as unconstitutional. The Court held that sections 25 (Maternity Leave), 25A (Parental...
by Melanie Hart | Aug 28, 2023 | Employment
At Sibanye Platinum Mine, specific zones are designated as off-limits for items (regarded as contraband) such as cellphones, due to the potential explosion risks which these items pose. Mr. Motswadi, the employee in question, acknowledged that although he hadn’t...
by Melanie Hart | Jul 6, 2023 | Employment
The “enforceability of contracts is essential both for commerce and fair employment practices.” In the recent judgment of Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Tebogo Kgatle and Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd[1] the High Court upheld the enforceability of a restraint of trade and...
by Melanie Hart | Jul 3, 2023 | Data Privacy, News
On 30 June 2023, the Information Regulator issued a notice extending the deadline for submission of annual reports in terms of Section 32 and Section 83(4) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2020 from 30 June 2023 to 7 July 2023. The reason for...
