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...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jun 18, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction There has been extensive debate regarding freedom of expression, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook and others. The key question is at what point the exercise of free expression infringes upon the rights of individuals, organisations,...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jun 9, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction Disciplining senior employees and executives is often significantly more complex than dealing with misconduct or poor performance at lower levels within an organisation. While the principles of procedural and substantive fairness remain the same under...
by Wallace Albertyn | May 26, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction Probationary employment remains one of the most misunderstood areas of our labour law. Many employers incorrectly assume that probation allows for termination “at will”, while many employees believe that probationary dismissal is automatically unfair. The...
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