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The Law of Evidence in Labour Law

The Law of Evidence in Labour Law

The law of evidence in South African labour law applies many of the general principles of evidence, but with important adaptations.

Employment of Foreign Nationals

Employment of Foreign Nationals

Regulations for employing foreign nationals in South Africa, including work permits, employer responsibilities, and labour rights compliance.

Giving Notice whilst on Leave

Giving Notice whilst on Leave

An employer may not give notice to an employee during any period of annual leave, maternity leave, parental leave or family responsibility leave, except sick leave.

Workplace Investigations

Workplace Investigations

Incomplete investigation leaves gaps that can significantly weaken an employer’s position in disciplinary proceedings.

Sick Leave Abuse

Sick Leave Abuse

Employers are aware that some employees abuse their sick leave privileges because the employees deem it to be an entitlement or a right.

Unfair Suspension from Work

Unfair Suspension from Work

The suspension of an employee should only be used when there is reasonable apprehension that the employee will interfere with the disciplinary investigation.

Unpaid Suspension

Unpaid Suspension

The Labour Court has delivered a judgment dealing with unpaid suspension for employees who delay disciplinary hearings.

Frustrating the Disciplinary Process

Frustrating the Disciplinary Process

Discover the intricacies of disciplinary processes, employee misconduct, and procedural fairness in labour law through key legal cases.

The “Two-Pot” Retirement System

The “Two-Pot” Retirement System

The introduction of the two-pot system brings forward necessary reforms to retirement savings but also raises significant legal questions.

PART 1: Representation at the CCMA

PART 1: Representation at the CCMA

Who is allowed to represent a party at the CCMA and who is not allowed? The issue of representation has been one of contention over the years.

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