Labour law applies to all employers and employees and aims to regulate labour relations. As a result, this ensures that fairness and reasonableness prevails in the workplace. Standard procedures, clear rules and guidelines in the workplace ensure that every individual...

Restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts cause many arguments in the legal fraternity and amongst employers and employees, as there are no hard and fast rules to settle these disputes. Labour Law do not regulate restraint of trade agreements. Factors such as...

A common misconception is that an employee is entitled to paid sick leave to attend a clinic visit to obtain medication. An employee is only entitled to sick leave when he/she is unfit for work. This is usually as a result of a medical condition.The specifics:The...

Employers are under the impression that persons who receive old age pension are not allowed to work, or that they forfeit UIF benefits if they do. There are certain specification to receiving certain grants.Any person, irrespective of age, can be registered as a work...

Although employers are under no obligation to transport farm workers, many farmers do provide transport. Farm workers can find it difficult to get to work because of the remote location of the farm, the lack of public transport, or the level of poverty in the rural...

Maintaining discipline in the workplace is vital to maintain productivity, as well as a positive working environment. Just as an employee has certain rights, the employer has the right to take disciplinary action against an employee who is in contravention of the...

Clear rules and guidelines is the foundation of any productive and well functioning workplace. As a result there will be less friction and misunderstanding in the workplace. It is extremely important that the employees are aware of and understand the employer’s rules...

Discipline is the foundation on which any workplace functions. Enforcing discipline properly will result in more productive and less troubling circumstances in the workplace. An employer cannot dismiss an employee under any circumstances, even with valid reason,...

Procedures in the workplace refer to an official manner in which specific situation must be handled. The purpose is to inform the employer and the employee about the necessary steps when a specific incident occurs. We strongly advise employers to implement a grievance...