South African office employees engage in performance management discussions, highlighting the benefits of constructive feedback and communic

Can you dismiss an employee for going AWOL in South Africa? Learn the legal perspective on unauthorized absenteeism and misconduct.

Can an employee resign with immediate effect in South Africa? Explore the legal implications and recent case law on immediate resignation.

Explore the implications of mutual termination agreements in SA. No unfair dismissal claims can be made once a settlement is signed,

Learn when to bring poor performance charges against employees and ensure fair processes, distinct from misconduct issues.

Know the BCEA's sick leave rules to prevent abuse and ensure compliance in your workplace.

HR professionals must align strategies with business goals, re-engineer policies, and navigate changing laws.

Thorough investigation and preparation are crucial for success in disciplinary enquiries. Learn essential skills on our Effective Discipline

A TES employee interacting with permanent staff in a corporate office, illustrating equal pay and treatment in the workplace.

Understanding short time: legal implications, employee rights, and employer obligations during reduced work hours in South Africa.

LAC rules on employee liability for appeal and review costs in dismissal cases, focusing on procedural fairness in South African courts.

Precautionary suspension isn't always punitive. Learn how South African law views suspensions in the workplace under the Labour Relations Ac

Fixed-term contract renewals for managers: Ensure clarity on expectations to avoid disputes, as seen in the Mageni vs SABS case.

Retirement age disputes: Burden of proof rests on employees to prove their choice. Learn more from the BMW South Africa case.

Are HR-drafted contracts legally binding? Learn about a court case that challenged an HR-created employment contract and its implications.

Pay differences aren't always discrimination. Learn why wage disparities for the same job can be justified in certain cases.

Section 21(8C) LRA allows unions to gain organisational rights even if they fall short of thresholds—find out its impact on your business.

Reinstatement isn't automatic in unfair dismissal cases—learn when reinstatement is appropriate and what the LRA says about it.

Setting a retirement age? Ensure it's based on industry standards or face costly legal battles, as seen in this unfair dismissal case.