Oct 27, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” (Sir Walter Scott) The company that runs Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront appointed a chief information officer in October 2015. A year later, a credit check contradicted something...
Oct 27, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“A promise made is a debt unpaid.” (Robert W. Service) During wage negotiations in 2021, a pharmaceutical company told its employees that it intended to stop paying a 13th cheque and replace it with a performance-based bonus. Those who agreed would receive...
Sep 24, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“Ignorance of the law excuses no man.” (John Selden) Government is increasing inspections aimed at employers of undocumented foreign nationals. Businesses may be the most obvious targets, but an ordinary household employing a domestic worker or gardener is also an...
Jul 28, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“…the threat of disciplinary action can be held as a sword of Damocles over the heads of employees …” (Supreme Court of Appeal) The Labour Court’s recent reinstatement of a dismissed whistleblower has confirmed that our laws will robustly protect anyone...
Jun 25, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law, Intellectual Property
“All’s fair in love and war, but not in business.” (Modern twist on the old proverb) Your business is flying after years of hard work and personal sacrifice. Suddenly, your most trusted employees resign and set up in direct opposition to you. The speed...
Apr 28, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and...
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