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Can Resignation Be With Immediate Effect?
Can an employee resign with immediate effect in South Africa? Explore the legal implications and recent case law on immediate resignation.
GBS
May 13, 20212 min read
No Dispute is Possible When a Termination is Mutual
Explore the implications of mutual termination agreements in SA. No unfair dismissal claims can be made once a settlement is signed,
GBS
May 11, 20212 min read
When Can You Bring Poor Performance Charges Against An Employee?
Learn when to bring poor performance charges against employees and ensure fair processes, distinct from misconduct issues.
GBS
May 6, 20211 min read
Are You Sure That You Know What The Law Says About Sick Leave?
Know the BCEA's sick leave rules to prevent abuse and ensure compliance in your workplace.
GBS
May 4, 20212 min read
What Is The Role Of The HR Professional?
HR professionals must align strategies with business goals, re-engineer policies, and navigate changing laws.
GBS
Apr 21, 20211 min read
How To Investigate And Prepare For A Disciplinary Enquiry
Thorough investigation and preparation are crucial for success in disciplinary enquiries. Learn essential skills on our Effective Discipline
GBS
Apr 20, 20211 min read
How To Handle Equal Pay And TES
A TES employee interacting with permanent staff in a corporate office, illustrating equal pay and treatment in the workplace.
GBS
Apr 8, 20211 min read
The Definition of ‘Short Time’?
Understanding short time: legal implications, employee rights, and employer obligations during reduced work hours in South Africa.
GBS
Jan 19, 20212 min read
The Labour Appeal Court on Cost
LAC rules on employee liability for appeal and review costs in dismissal cases, focusing on procedural fairness in South African courts.
GBS
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Suspension Prior to a Disciplinary Enquiry is Not Always Punitive
Precautionary suspension isn't always punitive. Learn how South African law views suspensions in the workplace under the Labour Relations Ac
GBS
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Fixed-Term Contract Renewals for Managers
Fixed-term contract renewals for managers: Ensure clarity on expectations to avoid disputes, as seen in the Mageni vs SABS case.
GBS
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Retirement age and the burden of proof
Retirement age disputes: Burden of proof rests on employees to prove their choice. Learn more from the BMW South Africa case.
GBS
Dec 29, 20202 min read
Employment Contracts Drafted by HR: Will They Stand Up in Court?
Are HR-drafted contracts legally binding? Learn about a court case that challenged an HR-created employment contract and its implications.
GBS
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Different Rates of Pay for the Same Job Are Sometimes Okay
Pay differences aren't always discrimination. Learn why wage disparities for the same job can be justified in certain cases.
GBS
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Section 21(8)C of the Labour Relations Act has Major Implications
Section 21(8C) LRA allows unions to gain organisational rights even if they fall short of thresholds—find out its impact on your business.
GBS
Dec 17, 20202 min read
Is a Substantive Unfairness Reinstatement Automatic?
Reinstatement isn't automatic in unfair dismissal cases—learn when reinstatement is appropriate and what the LRA says about it.
GBS
Dec 15, 20202 min read
Why you Need to be Careful When Setting your Retirement Age
Setting a retirement age? Ensure it's based on industry standards or face costly legal battles, as seen in this unfair dismissal case.
GBS
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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