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Employees can no longer unilaterally resign with immediate effect

In its decision, the High Court awarded delictual damages to who had been referred to by the chief executive officer (CEO) as “a female employment equity” candidate and ended up being dismissed.

The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI”) was signed on 19 November 2013 and Gazetted on 26 November 2013, which means it is now law. 

A number of potential legislative changes were published in the Government Gazette on 17 November 2017 and form part of concerted conduct by the Department of Labour in attempting to bring about changes to the labour market and to labour relations and employment law.

The National Assembly passed the Labour Laws Amendment Bill (“Bill”), which introduced the right to ‘parental leave’, ‘adoption leave’ and ‘commissioning parental leave’, all three types of leave which were not statutorily regulated. 

The National Assembly passed the Labour Laws Amendment Bill (“Bill”), which introduced the right to ‘parental leave’, ‘adoption leave’ and ‘commissioning parental leave’, all three types of leave which were not statutorily regulated. 

Dismissed on the grounds of insubordination and making certain racial remarks.

Employee failed to report for duty. When it became evident that they would be unable to report for duty, they unsuccessfully attempted to locate his supervisor. It would take him three days to address the issue that caused his absence from work.

a difference in terms and conditions of employment between employees of the same employer performing the same or substantially the same work or work of equal value that is directly or indirectly based on any one, or combination of the grounds listed in subsection(1) is unfair discrimination.

SAEWA obo Bester v Rustenburg Platinum Mine and Another (JA45/16) [2017] ZALAC 23 (3 May 2017) Background “On 28 ...

Uncover the legal framework surrounding traditional healer certificates, balancing employer rights and employee healthcare choices.

Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd v CCMA & others [2015] ZACC 40 Background Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd employed ...