Big changes to parental leave in South Africa
A South African high court has ushered in a new era of parental leave with a landmark ruling that new parents can share four months of parental leave, previously available only [...]
Truecaller and POPIA
Truecaller warning in South Africa Truecaller says it does not want to speculate on the personal opinions of specialist regulatory lawyers who say that it was likely violating South Africa’s [...]
Court tells Woolworths to reinstate worker after claiming faked sick notes
The court said evidence provided by Woolworths did not meet legal standards as it failed to show the employee knew the doctor was fraudulent A recent judgment by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has [...]
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Dispute settlement agreement at CCMA rendered restraint of trade annulled
The Labour Appeal Court had to determine whether a settlement agreement concluded at the CCMA, extinguished the rights of the employer in so far as it related to a restraint of trade agreement. [...]
Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace
Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made with artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier by enabling [...]
Is it unfair to dismiss employees who reject vertical bumping?
In Porter Motor Group v Karachi (“Karachi”), the Labour Appeal Court (“LAC”) set out the principles of bumping in retrenchments. It held that the Last In First Out (“LIFO”) principle is [...]
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 – Legal Liability for South African Companies
Employers who do not ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act may face fines of up to R50 000.00 or one-year imprisonment. Employers found guilty of negligently causing [...]