Employers cannot unilaterally change the terms and conditions of employment; obtaining employee consent is crucial.
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Business Transfer – Section 197 of Labour Relations Act
Where a business is transferred, the contracts of employment associated with that business go along with the business, and the purchaser becomes the new employer.
Employees Engaging in Second Jobs
What remedy or recourse does an employer have when an employee is involved in another job?
Misuse of Probation
Generally, there is a misunderstanding of the purpose and legal meaning of “probation” which causes employers and employees serious problems.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Implementing vaccination is not straightforward.
Unsigned Employment Contracts – Part 1
Contrary to popular believe, an unsigned contract of employment does not mean that there is not an employment relationship.
The Importance of the Contract of Employment – Part 2
There are various types of employment contracts. In this article, Part 2, we are briefly discussing the following two types of contracts.
The Importance of the Contract of Employment – Part 1
It is quite surprising just how many employers do not provide employment contracts.
Unilateral Changes to Terms & Conditions of Employment
A complaint that often arises from employees is that the employer has made some or other unilateral change to the original terms and conditions of employment.
Watch what you say to avoid dismissal
Section 16 of the Constitution affords everyone the right to freedom of expression. However, this right is not absolute and can be limited.
Can an employee resign by e-mail or SMS?
Can an employee resign from a job by email where the employment contract requires resignations to be in writing? The question has interesting implications for how people communicate with each other....
Do SA labour laws apply to foreign nationals?
The recent raids on businesses employing illegal foreign nationals in Cape Town underscores the Department of Labour's mission to ensure that employers comply with labour legislation as it relates...
Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value – Part 1
On 1 June 2015 the Minister of Labour issued a Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value (Code) in terms of the amended Employment Equity Act (EEA). The Code has been issued to...
When does an employment contract automatically end?
An employment relationship is not only over when an employee resigns or when the employer dismisses him. There are different ways a contract can terminate. It is important that employers make sure...
What is Constructive Dismissal?
Questions are often asked around constructive dismissal. What is it? The basics are that constructive dismissal may be defined as “a situation in the workplace, which has been created by the...
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