If you are considering retrenchment this is a useful guideline to follow   Subject Item Yes/no – Reasons Consultation Consultation is required before the decision

Retrenchment is nothing but a dismissal for operational reasons, which can include a variety of reasons Source: Johanette Rheeder It is estimated that more than one

As a general principle an employee can’t retract his or her resignation without the employer’s consent. If an employee can show that the employer failed

Every employee has the right not to be unfairly dismissed. The Labour Relations Act of 1995 recognises three grounds on which a termination of employment

Useful guidelines concerning the terms of employment of domestic workers Notice period and termination of employment In terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act,

The Labour court rules on whether an employer can overturn the sanction imposed by disciplinary inquiry Felicia Van Rooi and Nicole Chetty of Eversheds An employee

Samro case sheds some light on the obligation of employees when resigning Sasun Stelzner and Liezl-Mari Mouton of Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Most employers will have faced

An employer has to consider carefully whether to end an employee’s contract Jacques van Wyk of Werksmans Incorporating Jan S De Villiers Can a dismissed employee

The correct reporting and recording procedures of work related injuries. Source: Tinus Boshoff on 083 659 2840 or tinus@labourguide.co.za The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases

The Tobacco Products Control Act provides for the protection of non-smokers – it does not provide any benefit or protection for smokers.   Source: Derek