What should an employer do if an employee contracts Covid- 19?
The Department of Employment and Labour issued directions in late April on the measures an employer would need to take to provide.
Old Mutual vs Moyo: Understanding the rights and obligations of the parties
A recent case decided by the South African High Court has examined the curious interplay of an employee's rights.
OPINION: Is an employee able to avoid a disciplinary hearing by resigning?
It is trite law that employees may resign from his employment, either with immediate effect or on notice, thereby unilaterally terminating employment.
OPINION: Joburg fire raises legal life and death issues for workers
EMPLOYEE SAFETY: Advice on employees' rights and employers' obligations to ensure safe working conditions… writes Bradley Workman-Davies.
OPINION: End of year bonuses - Christmas wishes?
At the end of every year, employees look forward to or even financially plan around the receipt of an end of year or Christmas bonus.
Employment Law: Incompatibility at work can get you fired
Incompatibility is the lesser known of the lawful grounds for dismissal in South African employment law