“There’s no trust, no faith, no honesty in men.” (William Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet) A recent Labour Court decision is a stark reminder to employees that an employment relationship […]
Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job Read More »
“When cognitive capacities are the focus, the 70s are the new 50s.” (IMF) Fake news articles suggesting that South Africa was implementing a new standard retirement age policy, supposedly from
What’s the Normal Retirement Age? It’s Complicated, as The Plumber’s Tale Proves Read More »
“The legal principles, as I understand them, do not confer on me the powers of Father Christmas. I cannot rescue the un-rescuable.” (Quoted in the judgment below) We all want
Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the Rescue Read More »
It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the practical and legal differences between permanent and fixed term employment arrangements. What is a fixed term contract? A fixed term
Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees Read More »
From 1 April 2025, the earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) will increase, impacting not only the BCEA but also employee protections under the Labour Relations
Employers and Employees Take Note: New Earnings Threshold from 1 April 2025 Read More »