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.
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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.
Employers face challenges with sick employees and suspected malingering. A Labour Appeal Court decision clarifies when to require or reject medical certificates.
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?”
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2024 by 8.5% from R25-42 to R27-58.
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”.
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.