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Can an employer’s treatment of sick leave amount to constructive dismissal in South Africa? In Lewis v CCMA and Others, the Labour Court found that accusations of sick leave abuse, questioning medical evidence without proper verification, reversing approved sick leave and withholding salary made continued employment intolerable. The employee was found to have been constructively and unfairly dismissed and was awarded compensation.

In De Weijer v Babcock Africa Services, the Labour Court confirmed that a retrenchment during the COVID-19 downturn was substantively and procedurally fair. The judgment highlights how operational necessity, role redundancy, consultation, disclosure of financial information, and limits on bumping are assessed under section 189 of the Labour Relations Act.

Retain COVID-19 screening forms to ensure legal compliance and protect future employee health and company liability.

Recent CCMA rulings support the implementation of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policies in South African workplaces.

Diverse South African employees discuss compulsory vaccination policies in the workplace, balancing health safety and employee rights.

Measure performance based on output, not hours, in South Africa's diverse work conditions to improve productivity and business outcomes.