Are struggle songs a ground for dismissal?

 In the case of Duncanmec (Pty) Ltd v Gaylard, J N.O. and Others, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in an application for leave to appeal against a ruling of the Labour Court. This judgement upheld a decision of the Metal and Engineering Industries...

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...

A dishonesty precedent at the workplace

Recently, we have seen executives take advantage of their position of power and allow dishonesty to further their own interests. The case of Kidrogen (Pty) Ltd v CCMA & others (Case no: C 814/2016, 31 July 2018) illustrates this fact. Three newly appointed...