Let me disclose from the onset that I acted on behalf of Mr Danney. These are my thoughts. The LAC concluded that there is no requirement that competent verdicts on disciplinary charges should be mentioned in the charge sheet. Furthermore the court determined that the former employee was negligent and therefore dismissal was appropriate in
Introduction This article aims to provide a basic understanding of the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (hereinafter “the PDA”), having particular reference to the protection afforded by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (hereinafter “the LRA”) to employees who make a disclosure to their employer. Background The preamble of the PDA recognises the
We Are Labour Law Specialists South Africa is in a unique situation regarding the laws of labour and employment. With BBEEE standards and other laws being implemented by governing bodies in this country, the picture gets unclear on what is right and wrong within the workplace. If you are an employee who is unsure of
Specialist Labour Lawyers South Africa is a country with progressive and liberal labour laws, some of the most progressive in the world. As a result, it becomes challenging to comply to these laws, whether you are an employer or employee. Therefore, various disputes come to light within the workplace. Sometimes, such disputes are escalated to
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On 19 August 2019 the National Qualifications Framework (NQF Amendment Act) Amendment Act 12 of 2019 was signed into law by the president. The NQF Amendment Act has far-reaching implications for any job applicants who misrepresent their qualifications as well as any potential employers seeking to appoint such job applicants. The job applicants who are
