Whistleblowing simply put is the act of exposing illegal, unethical, or harmful activities within an organization. In South Africa, this critical role is safeguarded by the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (PDA),

Employers may claim operational reasons as a basis for terminations as long as the reasoning is related to what may be considered a "similar need”.

Having an excellent service record does not save you from being fired or dismissed for serious misconduct.

How critical is a thorough investigation? A robust investigation is essential to build a strong case and to maintain fairness in the process.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published a new Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals. The Draft Code was gazetted in accordance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) on 21 January 2025.

Guaranteed annual leave was never intended to act as a kind of piggybank available for employees to use in generating a lucrative cash pay-out when they quit the job.