Let’s Agree to Disagree

For an employer, addressing issues of clashing personalities within the workplace is a problem probably as old as time itself. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes people who work together simply don’t get along, and [...]

Discretion Versus Discrimination

The recruitment and selection processes are critical operational aspects of any organisation. Although employers generally have complete discretion in determining whom to appoint for a respective position, there are exceptions to how this discretion can [...]

Confronting Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying is a silent epidemic that erodes employee morale and mental health. The High Court's recent decision in Tilana Alida Louw vs Jan Mattheus Christiaan Fourie N.O. and Netcare Universitas Hospital brings this issue [...]

The Limits of Trade Union Representation

The recent Constitutional Court judgment of AFGRI Animal Feeds v. NUMSA & Others (CCT 188/22) has pivotal implications for employers. This landmark ruling, alongside the established precedents in the Lufil Packaging (Isithebe) (A division of Bidvest [...]

To Bump or Not to Bump

June 27th, 2024|

Due to our prevalent economic challenges, the topic of retrenchment has become a regular discussion topic in South Africa. It is more significant for employers to thoroughly understand the retrenchment process and the options available [...]