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Working analysis of CCMA awards, Labour Court rulings, and legislative changes, written by WLC for the employers who have to act on them.
Union Representation in Labour Disputes. Are unions bound by their Constitutions? The recent Constitutional Court ruling in the case of AFGRI Animal Feeds v NUMSA and Others (CCT188/22) [21 June 2024] has addressed a significant issue…
Read the analysisUnderstanding Bargaining Councils In South Africa: Their Role and Functionality What is a Bargaining Council?A bargaining council is an official body formed by one…
ReadLabour Appeal Court Ruling Sets High Standard for Addressing Fake Sick Notes and Malingering.
ReadDid Your Fixed-Term Contract Truly Expire? Fixed-term contracts are commonly used in employment, with both employers and employees agreeing to the temporary nature of…
ReadEmphasizing the risks involved in pursuing an "unlawful dismissal" claim, particularly regarding the potential for obtaining a successful contractual remedy.
ReadHigh Court Finds Netcare Liable for Failing to Protect Employee from Abusive Surgeon: What Would a "Reasonable Employer" Do?
ReadArbitration (CCMA) has ruled in favour of pharmaceutical company Dis-Chem following the dismissal of an employee due to medical incapacity.
ReadDerivative Misconduct and the Duty of Good Faith: When Can an Employee Be Dismissed for Derivative Misconduct? Understanding Derivative MisconductDerivative misconduct occurs when an…
ReadProgressive discipline is a structured system of addressing employee misconduct, where the severity of the penalties increases with repeated...
ReadNavigating the intricacies of resignations can be challenging for both employers and employees.
ReadEmployment contracts are fundamental to the employer-employee relationship, setting the terms and conditions under which work is performed.
ReadIn today’s competitive job market, many companies are increasingly using probationary periods for new hires. However, there is often confusion...
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ReadIn recent developments regarding wage rates and increases for workers, chefs, and other relevant employees in the South African restaurant industry, the Minister of…
ReadDiscrimination in the workplace remains a significant concern, impacting the rights and dignity of employees. In the recent case of Association...
ReadNavigating Traditional Healers' Medical Certificates in the South African Workplace: Legal Insights
ReadStarting from 1 April 2024, a new annual earnings threshold will come into effect, , impacting how certain labour laws apply to employees.
ReadIn recent legal developments, the abuse of the urgent court process in labour disputes, particularly among municipal and government employees...
ReadLegal Implications of Work-Related Injuries for Temporary Employment Service (TES) Employees
ReadIn a recent case, the Labour Court addressed the complex issue of enforcing restraint of trade agreements, as exemplified in Planet Fitness...
ReadIn a recent case before the Labour Court, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Nkosi and Others, the issue at hand was whether an employee's...
ReadKey Considerations for Evaluating Sanctions in Arbitration Proceedings When confronted with allegations of misconduct in the workplace...
ReadNavigating the Complexities of Constructive Dismissal: Lessons from the Sanlam Life Insurance Limited v Mogomatsi Case
ReadNavigating Employee Conduct: The Impact of Off-Duty Assault on Employment
ReadUnraveling the Authority of CCMA: A Landmark Ruling on Objections, Arbitration, and the Labour Relations Act
ReadUnraveling the Authority of CCMA: A Landmark Ruling on Objections, Arbitration, and the Labour Relations Act
ReadEmployer Rights in Cases of Employee Substance Use During Work Hours involves a comprehensive examination of the legal implication
ReadUnlawful Deductions upon Employee Dismissal: Navigating Section 34 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
ReadEstablished under the Labour Relations Act of 1995, the Labour Court serves as a pivotal institution dedicated to addressing disputes arising...
ReadNavigating the CCMA and Bargaining. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) and related forums...
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