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Government takes action on Community Work Programme amid national minimum wage demands

The government is set to review the Community Work Programme in response to employees' demands for compliance with the national minimum wage, raising important questions about the future of public employment initiatives.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

When work harms your wellbeing: Legal protections for mental health

What legal protections exist for employees suffering from mental health issues due to work?

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

April holiday hack | How SA workers can get 12 days off using just four leave days

South African workers can still secure an impressive 12-day break this April while using just 4 days of annual leave. With multiple public holidays falling close together, including Good Friday, Family Day and Freedom Day, this rare opportunity offers the perfect chance to recharge without depleting your leave balance. Here's how to make it work for you

Business Jobs
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Paternity test drama leads to woman's victory in unfair dismissal case

A woman's false accusation of paternity against a colleague leads to her dismissal and a legal battle over the fairness of her termination.

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

Paternity test drama leads to woman's victory in unfair dismissal case

A woman's false accusation of paternity against a colleague leads to her dismissal and a legal battle over the fairness of her termination.

Cape Argus News
Zelda Venter|Published

Woman wins unfair dismissal case after paternity test drama at work

A woman wrongly dismissed for pursuing a paternity claim against a colleague has won her case at the Labour Court, with her employer ordered to pay R156 000 in compensation. The court ruled that honest belief doesn't constitute misconduct.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published