South Africa’s Labour and Employment Laws are some of the most progressive and liberal in the world, with a recent Labour Court judgement proving just how tricky and unpredictable these laws can be. Over the past 2 years, many South Africans have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and its undeniable impact on
A recent Labour Court case [Swanepoel v KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd.] emphasised the importance of being mindful of any and all legal consequences for both employer and employee when entering into settlement and/or separation agreements regarding labour and employment contracts between 2 such parties. Any false, inaccurate, or mischaracterised information could lead to criminal liability
In a recent Labour case, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) found that a company’s dismissal of an unvaccinated employee was fair and completely within their legal rights. This ruling solidifies the fact that employers in South Africa have the right to enforce mandatory vaccination policies and dismiss those who refuse to get
With Christmas Around the Corner, Is an Employer Obliged to Pay Bonuses? 2021 is coming to an end, putting yet another challenging year in the rear view. Despite the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South Africa, the majority of businesses are still overcoming the obstacles being thrown in their way as a result of this pandemic.
My Legal Solutions as an Employee in South Africa South Africa’s Labour and Employment sector have faced unprecedented situations as a result of COVID-19 and lockdown protocols. Accordingly, several lawsuits have already created precedents on COVID-19-related cases and issues in the workplace. The latest development revolves around employers dismissing or retrenching their non-vaccinated employees thus
Is an Employer Obliged to Pay Annual Increases? South Africa has a progressive and liberal approach to Labour and Employment Law, causing both employers and employees to misinterpret some laws and legal regulations in the workplace and in working relationships between employer and employee. An excellent example brings us to annual salary increases: Is an
