Your Partner in Labour and Employment Law South Africa has enforced a lockdown to ensure that the COVID-19 outbreak is curbed in this country. As a result, many businesses were forced to shut during these times, forcing employers to act sccordingly. For a business to operate, there must be a source of income, which will
South Africa’s Labour and Employment Law Challenges South Africa is known for its progressive and very liberal approach to Labour and Employment Law. With the COVID-19 outbreak adding even more uncertainty, many people have already lost their jobs because of trade restrictions and social distancing. Both elements deliver a deadly combination, where most employers are
Getting Specialist Labour Law Advice During these challenging times, it can be difficult for businesses to find new and innovative ways to adapt and change the way they operate. The new normal is a scary and confusing concept for many industries, forcing employers to react and adapt to people working from home. However, most employers
A Firm Grasp on Labour Law Labour Law has a very progressive and liberal approach in South Africa, which can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of these laws. It has also led to numerous cases between employer and employee, based on unlawful conduct or unfair dismissal. With the current situation that the world is facing,
Reinstatement: What Does This Actually Mean? Labour law in South Africa has commonly been left to interpretation, leading to a plethora of court cases that are resolved based on how both parties and the court interpret the laws and involved legal obligations. As a result, companies have taken advantage of these laws to get them
What is Expected from Arbitrators According to the Labour Relations Act? This year has seen some of the most frequent labour disputes between employer and employee regarding retrenchment and reinstatement. In many cases, such disputes are arbitrarily resolved, avoiding any litigation procedures for the sake of both parties. Today we will discuss the role of
