by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 15, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction The so-called Friday/Monday rule is common in South African workplaces. Employers often introduce such a rule because of concerns that employees may abuse sick leave to create long weekends or extend public holidays. Can an employer require a medical...
by Wallace Albertyn | Sep 1, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly becoming part of the modern workplace. Employees are using AI to draft correspondence, prepare reports, conduct research and perform administrative tasks, while employers are increasingly using AI in recruitment,...
by Wallace Albertyn | Aug 18, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction An employee resigns and then refers an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA, claiming that the resignation amounted to a constructive dismissal. For employers, the obvious question is: How can there be a dismissal when the employee resigned? The answer...
by Wallace Albertyn | Aug 3, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction One of the most persistent myths in workplace discipline is that an employee cannot be dismissed unless they have first received a final written warning. This misconception often results in employers issuing unnecessary warnings or, conversely, hesitating...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jul 20, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction The widespread use of smartphones, laptops, tablets and instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp has blurred the line between employees’ personal privacy and an employer’s legitimate business interests. This raises an important question:...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jul 6, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of South African labour law is the validity and duration of overtime agreements. Many employers incorrectly assume that an overtime clause contained in an employment contract remains valid for the entire...
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