LABOUR LAW ARTICLES
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
Constructive Dismissal and Internal Procedures in South African Labour Law – Lessons from Maleka and Sally
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
No More 13th Cheque? South African Labour Court Confirms Employers Cannot Unilaterally Scrap Contractual Bonuses
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
Equal Parenting Judgment: What Does It Mean for Your Family?
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
What is Constructive Dismissal in South Africa?
Forced to resign? Learn about constructive dismissal under South African law. Understand your rights, key court cases, and the steps to take if your employer
Is Early Termination of Fixed-Term Contracts on Notice Lawful?
Key Insights from Solidarity obo Nel RH v Paramount Aerospace Systems (Pty) Ltd [2025] – Legal Principles, Case Law, and Employer Guidance in South Africa
Labour Court clarifies jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes involving South African public servants abroad
A discussion of Naidoo v Khosa NO and Others (JR1346/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 131. Introduction to the Legal Principles As more South African employees take up roles
Retirement and Dismissal: What Employees Need to Know About Their Rights at Work
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 Experts in Johannesburg: Expert Legal Guidance from Bregman Moodley Attorneys
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
Landmark ConCourt Judgment Reinforces Employee Rights in Transfer Case
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
Whistleblower Dismissal: Understanding Legal Remedies in South Africa’s Labour Landscape
Unpacking the case of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and Others v Ngoye and Others. Introduction: Martha Ngoye, a former legal executive at South
Seokwane v Bidvest Prestige Cleaning Services: Unfair Dismissal of Elderly
Introduction: In South Africa, laws prohibit unfair discrimination in employment based on age. However, certain provisions allow for fair dismissal upon reaching the normal or