Publication of the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
On 4 September 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour [...]
Code of Good Practice for Dismissals in South Africa
Code of Good Practice: Essential Adherence for South African Employers [...]
Restraint of Trade Clauses
Restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts are inherently complex [...]
The Impact of Restraint of Trade Clauses on South African Businesses
In South Africa, companies invest heavily in developing unique strategies, [...]
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Labour Relations Act
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) is a cornerstone of South [...]
Restraint of Trade Clauses amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused enduring effects across the world, [...]
The Application of POPIA in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide
The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), [...]
Pre-Employment Screening in the Social Media Age
An increasing number of South Africans are conducting both their personal and professional lives online. As a result, it has become increasingly popular for employers to screen the online social media activity of job applicants. Both job applicants and employers should exercise caution in this regard...
Substantive and procedural fairness in labour law
In the instance where there is a dispute between an employer and employee, and the employer foresees the need to dismiss the employee, South African Labour Law requires that a disciplinary inquiry be held in order to determine the status of the employee’s position.