Broken Trust

The trust relationship in the context of an employment relationship between an employer and employee is derived through the Common Law of Contract and the fiduciary duty between the parties. Where the conduct of the [...]

A Modern Approach to Conducting Effective Interviews

The modern workplace has undoubtedly and significantly evolved in recent years and so have the corresponding recruitment processes and practices to align with contemporary needs. Despite this continuous development and evolution, one aspect of the [...]

When to Hang Up the Gloves

Retirement has traditionally been viewed as a well-earned break from the daily demands of work; however, delaying retirement can lead to significant legal and financial consequences. This is evident in the recent Constitutional Court case, [...]

The Truth About “Employee Engagement”

Employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the heartbeat of a thriving workplace. Yet, despite countless initiatives and mandatory engagement, many businesses still struggle to keep employees motivated and fulfilled. Why? Because engagement isn’t about [...]

Clocked In but Zoned Out

For most employers, workplace misconduct is easy to identify - fraud, theft, gross insubordination, etc. But what about an employee who spends hours scrolling through social media, taking extended smoke breaks, or running personal errands [...]

Reviewing the Prospects of Review

March 11th, 2025|

When finding your way through the often-intricate maze of labour disputes, arbitration awards can sometimes leave one or both parties feeling dissatisfied. In some cases, the decision rendered by the commissioner might be perceived as [...]

How Much Is Too Much

March 10th, 2025|

Employers often grapple with resignations given with too little notice or, more dramatically, resignations effective immediately. Less commonly discussed, however, is the situation when an employee tenders a resignation with more notice than required by [...]

Fishy Business

February 19th, 2025|

Resignation or Dismissal? The question of whether an employee resigned or was dismissed is a frequent point of contention at the CCMA. In many cases, the employee insists they were dismissed, while the employer maintains [...]

Unwritten, But Not Unknown

February 5th, 2025|

As the new year firmly gets into its stride and businesses seek to gain traction and momentum following the vacation period, the focus from employers at this time of the year usually leans towards planning [...]

Off the Clock, But on the Line

January 14th, 2025|

In our increasingly connected world, an employee’s actions outside working hours can quickly affect the workplace. Off-duty misconduct presents a complex challenge for employers, requiring a careful balance between respecting employees’ right to privacy and [...]