South Africa’s Labour and Employment Laws have seen some new introductions over the course of the past few years. Although some were berthed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, others came out of the woodwork in light of respective issues that were brought into the spotlight during these trying times. As of where we
At a glance, South Africa’s Labour and Employment Laws can be confusing to truly comprehend, causing several legal disputes regarding workplace policies, contractual obligations, and what is considered to fair and unfair between employer and employee. Recent amendments only add to the progressive and liberal nature of our Labour and Employment Laws, with a new
Labour and Employment Law in South Africa can easily be considered as some of the most progressive and liberal in the world, with recent additions seeing a ban in specific behaviour towards fellow employees that include passive-aggressiveness, gossip, and eye-rolling. Today, the topic is derivative misconduct – an essential part of workplace conduct that could
Uncertain Times for South African Employees With a record-setting percentage of unemployed South Africans at the end of Q4 2021, we live in uncertain times in South Africa regarding job security and compliance to newly implemented COVID-19 regulations in the workplace. There are several legal disputes that pop up as a result of the newly
South Africa has a staggering record when it comes to unemployment, with the latest statistics showing a record-setting 35,3% of South Africans being unemployed at the end of Q4 2021. As a result, those who are employed will most likely put up a fight to keep their jobs, almost at any cost and especially when
In South Africa, employers are now allowed to legally enforce mandatory vaccination policies onto their employees in an effort to create a safer workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 being spread among employees. Previously, employers had to conduct COVID-19 tests for their employees before they are allowed to enter the workplace, and report on
