Nov 23, 20235 minGuilty pleas at internal disciplinary enquiries – some words to the wiseWhat happens when an employee (or a student) ‘pleads guilty’ when faced with misconduct allegations at an internal disciplinary enquiry?
Oct 27, 20233 minParental Leave in South Africa - Important changesThe High Court pronounced that the current provisions of the BCEA and the UIF dealing with parental leave, are unconstitutional.
Sep 26, 20239 minConstructive dismissal - think before you doThere has been an increasing trend of employees challenging managerial decisions they disagree with, especially when it concerns issues...
Jul 7, 20233 minDiscrimination, or not?Employees often misunderstand the notion of ‘discrimination’ as it applies in South African law. Only unfair discrimination is prohibited.
May 26, 20236 minEvaluating evidence on a balance of probabilitiesIn a case of alleged misconduct of an employee, how should the matter be determined on a balance of probabilities in terms of the evidence?
Apr 14, 20234 minAmendments to the Employment Equity Act (South Africa)Various amendments to the EEA are introduced, most significantly changes to the affirmative action provisions of the Employment Equity Act.