Gender Disparities in the Workplace

In our workplaces, there are still instances of discrimination which are occurring and the cases that are going through our labour courts bear testament to this. We are fortunate to have legislation which prevents discrimination in the workplace however,...

Can not paying bonuses be an unfair labour practice?

Paying, or not paying, bonuses is a contentious issue – especially when the employer does not pay. Even then non-payment of some employees who went on strike could still result in a successful unfair labour practice award. In Hotel, Liquor, Catering Commercial...

Asked to resign and you do. What next?

Sometimes, at a disciplinary hearing, the chairperson may offer the employee the option to resign instead of undergoing the hearing. The Bargaining Council case below discusses whether or not this is allowed. In Tichawona / Hestony Transport – (2018) 27 NBCRFLI...