Can you dismiss an employee simply for being unable, on religious grounds, to work when you need them to work?
Business Advice
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.
Oral contracts invite misunderstanding, conflict and protracted litigation, and for that very reason few agents will accept a mandate without requiring your signature on a written agreement.
Learn how to safeguard your digital presence with our checklist for website compliance.
Many bitterly-contested court battles between employers and their employees could have been avoided if the employers in question had addressed the question: “Who owns something invented by my employee?”
Employers and employees should both understand the concept of “constructive dismissal”. It’s important because our employment laws say that in certain circumstances a “resignation” may in fact amount to a “dismissal”.
Landlord-tenant clash over power costs amid load shedding. High Court ruling on a gym’s access to a generator and a demanded “diesel recovery levy.” Explore the outcome and court’s reasoning.