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In South Africa, employees have strong legal protection when it comes to changes in their working conditions. As a business owner, it’s important to be cautious and respectful of these …

Termination of the employment relationship occurs at the death of the employee, at retirement, through dismissal, by mutual agreement or at the instance of the employee by means of resignation.  …

Any behaviour that violates moral principles, company policies, laws and regulations, or professional standards is considered unethical.  Employers should assess the severity of unethical behaviour by evaluating factors such as …

Electronicdevices are extensively used to manage of facilitate communications in the workplace.  Electronic devices include telephones, cellphones, desktops, laptops, tablets, etc. These are linked to other electronic devices such as …

In today’s interconnected world, workplace diversity and inclusion are essential for business success.  As a labour law firm, we emphasize the importance of fostering an inclusive environment where all employees …

In South Africa, standby and standby allowances are integral to employment terms in various sectors where employees are required to be available to work outside their normal working hours.  The …

Item 92 of the CCMA’ Guidelines: Misconduct Arbitrations, provides that when an employer is contemplating dismissing an employee, the employer should ask themselves whether “the continued relationship intolerable”. In the …

Employers are often charmed by applicants, that they neglect doing background checks before employing them. This is however, a crucial procedure in preventing fraud against the company. In seeking to …

The Minister of Employment and Labour adjusted the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) earnings threshold as of 1 April 2024.The new threshold will be R254 371,67 per annum, which …