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A ghostly figure on a chair in a dimly lit office, symbolising the concept of ghost workers and workplace disciplinary challenges.

Ghost Workers and Disciplinary Standards

LAC ruling and Draft Dismissal Code clarify that disciplinary hearings rely on practical fairness—not criminal trial standards.

Grant Wilkinson

3 days ago4 min read

94 views

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RESTRAINT OF TRADE: DIVERTING PATIENTS TO NEW PRACTICE

SEO-Heavy Excerpt (Max 140 characters): Labour Appeal Court upholds restraint of trade against former employee who diverted patients to a new practice using confidential info.

Jonathan Goldberg

May 292 min read

79 views

Two safety surveyors in high-visibility gear observe operations in an open-pit mine — representing the context for a dismissal due to a security procedure breach.

Dismissal – Security Procedure Breach and the Balance of Probabilities

Dismissal upheld after mineworker breached security policy; CCTV footage confirmed misconduct and justified termination.

Jonathan Goldberg

May 72 min read

67 views

Person reading a religious text — symbolising the balance between religious freedom and labour law compliance in South Africa, as discussed in the article 'Religious Freedom vs. Labour Laws in South Africa.'

Religious Freedom vs. Labour Laws in South Africa

Labour Court rules church liable for gender discrimination, reinforcing that religious bodies must comply with labour laws.

John Botha

Apr 174 min read

260 views

Dismissal – Gross negligence

Labour Court upholds dismissal for gross negligence in stock loss case, reinforcing accountability in inventory management.

Jonathan Goldberg

Apr 143 min read

184 views

Close-up of a judge's gavel in a courtroom setting, symbolizing decisive legal action, linked to the article 'Eradicating Racism in the Workplace: A Firm Stance From The Labour Court.'

Eradicating Racism in the Workplace: A Firm Stance From The Labour Court

Labour Court upholds dismissal for workplace racism, reinforcing zero-tolerance policies and emphasizing fair disciplinary procedures.

Jonathan Goldberg

Apr 72 min read

217 views

A counseling session in a workplace setting, depicting a woman discussing her experiences, which can be associated with the article titled 'Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Lessons from Pioneer Foods (Pty) Limited vs CCMA.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Lessons from Pioneer Foods (Pty) Limited vs CCMA

Insights from Pioneer Foods case on sexual harassment, workplace conduct, and fairness in disciplinary processes.

Jonathan Goldberg

Apr 22 min read

240 views

Market Forces vs. Equal Pay: Landmark Ruling Reshapes Salary Negotiation Landscape

Labour Court rules market-driven pay gaps aren't discrimination if justified. Learn how to align salary strategies with fair pay practices.

John Botha

Dec 12, 20241 min read

213 views

CCMA Landmark Ruling: Experience Trumps Rigid Race Quotas in SAPS Promotion Case

CCMA rules against rigid race quotas, favouring merit and experience in SAPS promotion case, reshaping affirmative action in South Africa.

John Botha

Nov 28, 20241 min read

347 views

Ghost Workers and Disciplinary Standards

RESTRAINT OF TRADE: DIVERTING PATIENTS TO NEW PRACTICE

Dismissal – Security Procedure Breach and the Balance of Probabilities

Religious Freedom vs. Labour Laws in South Africa

Dismissal – Gross negligence

Eradicating Racism in the Workplace: A Firm Stance From The Labour Court

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Lessons from Pioneer Foods (Pty) Limited vs CCMA

Market Forces vs. Equal Pay: Landmark Ruling Reshapes Salary Negotiation Landscape

CCMA Landmark Ruling: Experience Trumps Rigid Race Quotas in SAPS Promotion Case

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