May 9, 2014

When is a polygraph test admissible? Our case law is uncertain. In misconduct matters an employer must present evidence that it used an outside expert

Different rules apply to certain employees There is a difference between certain employees. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies to all employers and workers, but not to: Members

It has become more and more common for companies to use the services of an outside party (called a temporary employment service or a labour

The LAC found that an expectation of permanent employment could not give rise to a dismissal The University of Pretoria renewed an employee’s fixed-term contract

The Department of Labour has published useful guides to give you a plain English summary of key points within the legislation.  While the guides are

This article explains the law relating to maternity leave Source: HER LAW – Making the law work for you By:           Adv. M. Nagtegaal, J. Nagtegaal, V.

Stipulate in the employment contract that should the employee terminate the employment contract without tendering the required contractual notice period, the employer shall deduct from

Guidelines for determining the fairness of a dismissal as well as the procedure to be followed in implementing a dismissal. Source: Law Society of South

This article discusses time limits TIME LIMITS     NATURE OF COMPLAINT TIME PERIODS Unfair Dismissals 30 days from the date of dismissal Discrimination Within six (6)

1 July 2013: Employers need to revisit their employee’s employment contracts to fall in line with the protections that the BCEA may or may not