What if a protected strike becomes plagued by serious violence and intimidation, does the strike lose its protected status?

When does a resignation become legally binding? Can an employee who verbally resigns complete with an apologetic chocolate bar later claim they were unfairly dismissed? This very question came before the Labour Court in Vericred Collections (Pty) Ltd v Moloto and Others1. At the heart of the dispute was

In today’s high-pressure work environments, performance pressure and expectations are often stringent, particularly in industries requiring tight deadlines and large-scale project execution. Explore how the Samson v CCMA case clarifies the line between poor incapacity: performance and misconduct — and what employers must prove before disciplining staff for operational failures.

Retrenchment, when used genuinely and transparently, is a lawful mechanism for employers to navigate economic challenges and adapt to changing business needs. However, when used as a smokescreen to disguise retaliatory dismissals, it becomes a tool of exploitation, undermining the very essence of fairness and justice entrenched in South African labour law.

In the reportable judgment of National Lotteries Commission v Mafonjo and Another, the Labour Court addressed what it described as an “incongruent ruling” on sanction. The Court set aside the chairperson’s decision and substituted it with an order of dismissal with immediate effect.

The concept of gross negligence in employment law is significant because, like dishonesty, it can irreparably damage the employment relationship. However, its application is context-dependent and must be evaluated based on workplace policies, industry standards, and the nature of the employee’s duties