In this episode of What if, we unpack a surprising Labour Court case — Vericred Collections (Pty) Ltd v Moloto and Others — where an employee resigned verbally (and with a chocolate bar saying “I’m sorry”), only to later claim unfair dismissal.
We explore how the court determined it was a valid resignation, not a dismissal, and what this means for both employers and employees.
From documenting resignations to managing competitive risks, this case offers practical lessons and legal clarity on one of the most misunderstood moments in the workplace.
Whether you’re navigating your own resignation or managing one, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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In this episode of our What If series, we explore whether a zero-tolerance alcohol policy still holds when an employee unknowingly consumes alcohol through cough mixture. We unpack the July 2025 Labour Court case Chill Beverages International v CCMA and Others, where a forklift operator was dismissed after failing a breathalyser test—despite claiming the alcohol was from medication.
What followed was a legal balancing act between safety policies and proportional fairness. Can intent and context outweigh company rules? Tune in to find out.
Hear the latest podcast brought to you by Ross Simon from Maserumule Corporate Employment Law