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Time is Money

In the case of Masinga v Almar Investments (Pty) Ltd (J564/23) [2024] ZALCJHB 381 (8 October 2024), the Labour Court examined an important issue regarding an employee's entitlement to back pay following reinstatement. The case sets a critical precedent for situations where an employee, despite being reinstated, is instructed by their employer to stay home [...]

Can an Arbitrator award back pay to reinstated striking employees?

In a recent award in an unfair dismissal arbitration, the Commissioner ordered the Respondent to reinstate the Applicant retrospectively from the date of his dismissal in the same or similar position to that which he had occupied and on the same terms and conditions of employment enjoyed before his dismissal. She furthered ordered the Respondent [...]