Employers and their employees should be aware of the increases from 1 April 2025 in the “Earnings Threshold” provided for in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
Business Advice
As Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud surges, recent High Court decisions have been clear – it is you as debtor who must “seek out your creditor,” or carry the loss if a scammer strikes.
We share some thoughts on how to strengthen your own disclaimer notices, in the context of a recent High Court decision in which a customer sued for damages after slipping on a wet floor in a McDonald’s restaurant.
Retrenchment is at best an unpleasant and disruptive business for all concerned – and it can cost employers a great deal of money in the form of severance pay.
As a company director you must comply with a plethora of legal and fiduciary duties, so it’s essential to manage your risk of being sued personally for company debts and losses.
Can you dismiss an employee simply for being unable, on religious grounds, to work when you need them to work?
Each year, the CCMA sees cases where employers and employees clash over unpaid bonuses. We explore whether South African law requires you to pay a bonus.
Creating a safe working environment for your employees isn’t just a smart business move, it’s also one of your legal responsibilities.
If you’ve read about the new “corruption reporting law” and assumed it doesn’t affect you because you’re just a small business owner, think again. It most definitely does.
Employers face challenges with sick employees and suspected malingering. A Labour Appeal Court decision clarifies when to require or reject medical certificates.