Can an Employer Enforce a Restraint of Trade After Dismissal?
What the Labour Appeal Court decided in the Backsports case – and what it means for your business Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney
May 26, 2026
What the Labour Appeal Court decided in the Backsports case – and what it means for your business Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney
Employees and employers alike often wrestle with the question of when a resignation becomes a “constructive dismissal” under South African labour law. This article answers
A 2026 Labour Court ruling decision in Chemical Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union obo Members v Avacare Health Group (Pty) Ltd and Another
South Africa’s Constitutional Court affirms equal parental leave for all parents in landmark judgment. Learn key legal principles, case facts, impacts, and next steps for
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Introduction: The Law on Dismissals Based on Age Under South African labour law, dismissing someone just because of their age is automatically unfair—unless they have
Employment law is an intricate and essential area of law that governs the relationship between employers and employees. It ensures that workplace rights are protected
Introduction The case of Africa Online Operations (Mauritius) Limited v Scanlon and Others has emerged as a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court of South