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Labour laws – fairness to all parties
South African labour laws have been deliberately crafted in order to create a protective regulatory environment for employees. Additionally, [...]
Faking sickness in order to attend a political march: You have a huge price to pay
Our labour law allows employees to take paid sick leave when they are sick in order to attend to [...]
Employment in South Africa – a relationship built on trust
The employment relationship between an employer and its employees is heavily regulated in South African law and there are [...]
Testing the reliability of breathalyser tests
and Nombulelo Bashe, Candidate Attorney Whilst employers regularly rely on the convenience and accessibility of a breathalyser test to determine [...]
Salary made up of commission: What rules apply?
Although South African labour law has a lot to say about minimum terms and conditions of employment, and pieces [...]
Sustainable housing: Navigating the legal landscape for a green and resilient future
One of the first principles recognised in the Paris Agreement[1] is the importance of "sustainable lifestyles and sustainable patterns [...]
