Employment Law
Retrenchments: Know the Rules
While the term “retrenchment” is often used colloquially to describe an employer’s dismissal of an employee on a no-fault basis, where the dismissal is as a ...
Mediation & Conciliation: Practical Tools in Labour Disputes
Dispute resolution in South Africa has developed from the traditional methods towards a more collaborative and flexible process. Alternative Dispute Resolut ...
Are You Considered an Employee in Terms of the Labour Relations Act?
There is often confusion as to whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee, and thus, whether they are protected under the Labour Relations ...
Closing the Deal, Closing the Gap: Navigating the Intersectionality of Public Procurement, Gender Inclusivity and Women Economic Empowerment
Introduction Public procurement refers to the acquisition of goods, services and construction by government agencies and it serves as a critical mechanis ...
Can I have legal representation at the CCMA?
Rule 25 of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) Rules deals with legal representation at the CCMA during arbitration proceedi ...
Youth unemployment and employment law: Opportunities and challenges
Youth unemployment is a dire issue in South Africa and a global economic crisis, with vast implications in the broader socio-economic spectrum and within em ...