
Sometimes the courts can go for months without hearing any restraint of trade cases. And then, suddenly, there’s a flood – at least three decisions so far this year, all…
Sometimes the courts can go for months without hearing any restraint of trade cases. And then, suddenly, there’s a flood – at least three decisions so far this year, all…
Anyone who has ever had to visit a police station, either to formally report a traumatic criminal incident, or to simply certify a document or two, may have had an…
What happens when an employer repeatedly evades personal service, leaving an employee high and dry, unable to ensure the implementation of a valid court order? It’s a problem that’s easier…
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…