Due for annual leave? Don’t even think about storing it up for a rainy day. A new judgment from the labour court stresses that taking a break every year is…
Can an employer refuse or retract an offer of employment It is a common misconception that individuals with criminal records face permanent barriers to employment, indeed, in various instances individuals…
An office worker was sacked because she smokes dagga at home in the evenings. Now she must be paid two years’ compensation by her former employer after the labour appeal…
Introduction Parental involvement in early child development is crucial. This article examines the judgment of Werner Van Wyk & Others v Minister of Employment and Labour & Others, exploring issues…
Staff of the Mhlontlo local municipality in the cash-strapped Eastern Cape must have been delighted to get increases, back-dated and across the board, but after some months, the council said…
Introduction In the realm of public health discourse, mental health has long occupied a secondary role, often overshadowed by physical health and burdened by societal stigmas. However, as our understanding…
Introduction In the midst of a relentless cost-of-living crisis, the imperative to secure multiple income sources has become more than a mere choice — it’s a necessity for many grappling…
Introduction South Africa’s persistent issue of load shedding has posed unique challenges for both employers and employees. The unpredictable nature of power cuts has left many businesses grappling with the…
Solar-powered electricity systems have become so common in South Africa, and so many firms offer supply and installation, that it was really just a matter of time until a dispute…
Introduction A phenomenon that has taken the world by storm is the emergence of language models like ChatGPT. In the quick and ever-changing landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues…