Employers face challenges with sick employees and suspected malingering. A Labour Appeal Court decision clarifies when to require or reject medical certificates.
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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.
Rising workplace financial crimes by trusted professionals. Discover what to do if a victim, considering charges or disciplinary actions. Explore severe consequences and a recent Labor Court decision on dual courses of action.
A recent High Court decision means that, for the first time, creditors of debtor companies are specifically cleared to apply for the company’s directors to be declared “delinquent” in certain circumstances. And that has significant implications for both directors and creditors.
Discover how to safeguard your company against the rising threat of qualifications fraud. Our action plan guides employers who have fallen victim to falsified credentials, highlighting the implications of the new “qualifications fraud” criminal offences.
Although specific legal assistance is always the best way to maximise your chances of a successful recovery, the process needn’t be complicated.