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Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)

Our competition and employment law Executives discuss the cross-border impact of international competition law and staying ahead in an increasingly interconnected global landscape

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Fifty Cents, Zero Trust: How A Trivial Shortfall Cost A Teller Her Job

When Standard Bank teller Nomfundo Khumalo returned from sick leave, a surprise cash check exposed a mystery bag of R20 in R1 coins in her till.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Words Have Power: When Unfounded Allegations Sink Reinstatement

The Labour Appeal Court's judgment in Golden Arrow Bus Services (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration & Others (19 June 2025) is a reminder that winning the...

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Not So Fast: When Retrenchment Goes Off The Wall

The Labour Court's decision in Watson Kelemogile Lekalake v EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd is a textbook warning: a Section 189 process will collapse if the business case is unclear or inconsistently presented.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Client Alert: How One Missed Step Sank A Whistle-Blower Dispute

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

No Quick Fix: When Strikes Become Violent

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Suspension vs Special Leave: A Rose By Any Other Name…

South Africa Employment

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A Timely Reminder For Employers: Compliance With Pension Funds Act Is Non-Negotiable

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

Preserving The Status Quo In Pension Fund Disputes: Insights From Cadac Pension Fund And Others v Nash And Others

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Principles Relating To Condonation For The Failure To Comply With Court Rules Or Directives

South Africa Litigation

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Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

South Africa Employment

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From Home Office To The Highway: Employers Calling The End Of The Hybrid-Working Model

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Is South Africa's Statutory Dispute Resolution System Dysfunctional?

South Africa Litigation

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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New Rules For Payment Providers: What You Need To Know About The Draft Directive On Payment Activities

South Africa Finance

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South Africa's SCA Reinforces Judicial Support For Arbitration Agreements

South Africa Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

South Africa Real Estate

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Barnard Inc.

Rethinking Confidentiality In The Age Of AI

South Africa Technology

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Why Employers Should Implement Disciplinary Policies, Codes, And Procedures

Implementing disciplinary policies, codes of conduct, and procedures is not merely best practice – it's a legal necessity.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Enforcing Restraint Of Trade Rights After Dismissal

The recent ruling in Backsports (Pty) Ltd v Motlhanke and Another provides important lessons for employers seeking to enforce restraint of trade clauses. While the judgment raises questions over the enforceability...

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Implications For Employees Earning More Than The New Earnings Threshold

Effective from 1 April 2025, the earnings threshold, which is determined by the Minster of Employment and Labour from time to time in terms of section 6(3) the Basic Conditions...

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Physical Agents Regulations 2024, Noise Exposure Regulations 2024, And Amendment Of The General Safety Regulations 2025

On Thursday, 06 March 2025, Notices 5952, 5953, and 5954 were published in Government Gazette No. 52226...

South Africa Employment

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A Claim For Equal Benefits For Parents Of Newborn Or Adopted Children.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Precipitous Move

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Transformative Power Of Employee Share Ownership Policies (ESOPs)

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Employment Equity Compliance And Consultancy Offering

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

A Guide To Some Key Risks Wellness Tourism Operators Should Be Mindful Of

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

The National Minimum Wage For 2025, And Domestic Workers

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

A Closer Look At The Draft Code Of Good Practice On Dismissals

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

National Minimum Wage Increases From 1 March 2025 As New Rates Take Effect

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Dismissed For Using Cell Phones At Work

South Africa Employment

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Not Hired For Having Tattoos: Fair Or Trumped Up?

South Africa Employment

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A Closer Look At The Draft Code Of Good Practice On Dismissals

A new draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals (draft COP) seeks to introduce notable changes to Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA), which provides guidance on the fairness of dismissals. The intended changes affect small employers, dismissals linked to poor performance, misconduct, participation in unprotected strikes, and operational requirements.

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

National Minimum Wage Increases From 1 March 2025 As New Rates Take Effect

The Minister of Employment and Labour has announced adjustments to the national minimum wage, which will take effect on 1 March 2025.

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Dismissed For Using Cell Phones At Work

The ubiquitous use of cell phones in modern society has meant that employers have, in certain circumstances, deemed it necessary to introduce policies and disciplinary rules...

South Africa Employment

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Not Hired For Having Tattoos: Fair Or Trumped Up?

On 22 January 2025, in an interview with Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump shared a controversial view not entirely unfamiliar in the South African political space.

South Africa Employment

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The Hidden Liability Risks Of Agency Shop Agreements: When Unions Lose Their Majority

South Africa Employment

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Struck Out | When A Union Fails To Give A Valid Strike Notice

In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Working On The Weekend Like Usual

"One of the hallmarks of an enlightened egalitarian society is the right to freedom of religion. However, respect for religious rights is not a confined absolute right."

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Fishing Outside The Scope Of The Pre-Arbitration Minute

In a recent ruling, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Mbeje and Others v Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal and Others [2024] ZALAC underscored the importance

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

When Travel Benefits End

In a significant recent judgment, the Labour Court provided important clarity on the removal of an employment benefit in the case Public Servants Association of South Africa and 490 Others v The

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Just A Spoonful Of Sugar | When Guessing Doesn't Pay

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Triumph For Employee Rights In 197A Transfer Case

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Psychology Behind The Dismissal: Labour Court Dismissal And The HPCSA

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Even Bullies Have Rights: Costly Lessons In Dismissing Senior Management

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Implementation Date For Employment Equity Act Amendments Announced

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Applying The New Labour Court And Labour Appeal Court Rules

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Cross-Border Employment: South African Labour Court's Jurisdiction In Focus

South Africa Employment

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Employment Law In Review 2024

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Commencement Of The Employment Equity Act Amendments

South Africa Employment

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Facts Matter: Understanding Automatically Unfair Dismissal On Religious Grounds

South Africa Employment

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What Could We Expect From The Possible New Set Of Labour Laws In The Pipeline For 2024?

South Africa Employment

Deale Attorneys

Work-Back To The Future: Securing Tomorrow's Talent Today

South Africa Employment

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Hard Lessons: Retrenched For Not Having A Master's Degree

South Africa Employment

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Labour Department Raids: Bad Employers, Bad Employers, Whatcha Gonna Do? Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come For You?

South Africa Employment

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Lessons From Legal Precedent – Allegations Of Victimisation & Dismissal For Union Activities

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Let's Talk E36: CCMA Procedures (Video)

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