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.
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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.
Moonlighting is reportedly common in South Africa, and that seems unlikely to change any time soon. Everyone should therefore take note of a recent Labour Court finding that a highly qualified university lecturer’s decision to take a second full-time job without permission justified her dismissal.
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.
Taking advantage of an employer’s sick leave policy may seem to some employees like a fun game to play, but beware – it can backfire badly!
What’s the best way to protect yourself from someone out to damage your reputation? We’ll analyse several legal options available to us with reference to a recent High Court case in which a property developer was being attacked on both a WhatsApp group and Facebook by a fired contractor.
South Africans employ an estimated 900,000 domestic workers. They assist us with a range of tasks that keep our homes…
All employers and employees need to know of a recent Labour Court judgment holding that an instruction to work overtime in the absence of an agreement is unlawful.