by Wallace Albertyn | Mar 9, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction South Africa’s labour law framework continues to evolve in response to economic pressure, high unemployment, transformation objectives and changing workplace models. Recent and proposed amendments seek to strengthen compliance, accelerate employment...
by Wallace Albertyn | Feb 19, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction What is the difference between insolence and insubordination in the workplace? Insolence refers to rude, disrespectful or contemptuous conduct by an employee towards an employer or superior, particularly where such conduct undermines authority or the...
by Wallace Albertyn | Feb 10, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction The consultation process lies at the heart of fair retrenchment under the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA). While the LRA requires employers to engage in a meaningful, consensus-seeking process, it does not demand consensus itself. This inherent...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jan 20, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction In South African labour law, disciplinary findings cannot be made in isolation from the context in which the alleged misconduct occurred. The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) requires that any disciplinary sanction, particularly dismissal, be...
by Wallace Albertyn | Jan 6, 2026 | LabourTalk
Introduction The question of whether an employee should be paid for outstanding annual leave not taken when resigning or when employment is terminated for another reason remains debatable. Statutory Framework: The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) Section...
by Wallace Albertyn | Dec 15, 2025 | LabourTalk
Introduction Employment contracts are the foundation of the employment relationship in South Africa. They create the legal framework that governs the rights and duties of employers and employees and are primarily regulated by the Labour Relations and Regulations Act...
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