August 2, 2017

The right to protest: What employees should know

The right to protest: What employees should know The right to protest is an integral part of South Africa’s constitution and has recently come to the forefront with mass protest being organised across the country in response to President Jacob Zuma’s reshuffling of cabinet, and the subsequent downgrade of South Africa to junk status. It […]
August 2, 2017

Employers beware: Dismissal for poor performance could backfire

Employers beware: Dismissal for poor performance could backfire It is reasonable to want to dismiss an employee for not performing on the job, or failing to meet a specific target. However, Employer’s should ensure that the targets they set are actually achievable for the employee. If not, they could be found at fault for dismissing […]
May 24, 2017

Social Media: What line can’t I cross as an employee?

Social Media: What line can’t I cross as an employee? There are cases of employees posting sensitive or disrespectful information and messages about their employers online. This might seem like an innocent joke with the people on your social media feed, however, the backlash is far more serious than that. The conduct of employees on […]
January 12, 2017

What is the CCMA?

What is the CCMA? The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration CCMA is a dispute settlement body. Basically, if someone believes that their dismissal was unfair, the CCMA with help settle the issue with their employer. The CCMA does not belong to any political party or business and functions completely independently. The CCMA also offers […]
November 1, 2016

Should a domestic worker get a Christmas bonus?

Should a domestic worker get a Christmas bonus? Doris, a domestic worker, demands a Christmas bonus from her employer in the amount of R1 000. She has not yet been employed for longer than a year and as a result no prior agreements or expectations have been created in this regard. When Christi, her employer, informs […]
May 13, 2016

Basic Conditions of Employment

Basic Conditions of Employment There are basic standards which are set out in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 which regulate, amongst other, the working hours that employees are permitted to work. Whether these conditions are enforced in practice, however, is uncertain. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA) […]
April 12, 2016

Can I still make a case of unfair labour practice if i have settled?

Can I still make a case of unfair labour practice if i have settled? In this article we will discuss whether, in the face of an agreement between an employer and an employee in terms of which an employee accepts a demotion to a lower position, the employee is nevertheless entitled to refer an unfair […]
January 27, 2016

Constructive dismissal: A last resort?

Constructive dismissal: A last resort? Dear Mr Lawyer, my employer is making working conditions unfavourable and I am unhappy with her management style. This cannot carry on and I want to resign. Can I claim constructive dismissal because she is the reason I want to resign? Constructive dismissal has become a convenient escape for disgruntled […]

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