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 result of the employer’s business needs. While this, in law, can constitute a fair reason ...
We have written previously on what tenants need to know to protect their rights, but it is similarly crucial to consider lease agreements and the consequences that flow from them, from the perspective of the landlord. Our firm has vast experie ...
A veritable sea change has occurred in the field of commercial law, with not one but two Amendment Acts being signed into law in July 2024. Parts of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (“First Amendment”) as well as the entirety of the Compani ...
The recent case of Woolworths vs Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Three Others (2024) 45 ILJ 2270 (LAC) (“Woolworths v CCMA”) highlighted the dangers of reaching judgment prematurely on whether an employee is guilty of misc ...
