The Employer’s
Choice

A new Labour Appeal Court judgment highlights important considerations for employers when mutual separation agreements arise during retrenchment discussions.

Alcohol-related misconduct in the workplace can have serious consequences and should therefore be dealt with decisively. Yet, in their eagerness to address a situation, employers often repeat the same mistakes.

The Constitutional Court’s ruling on parental leave changes South African employment law. Employers must review their policies to avoid discrimination and ensure compliance with the BCEA amendments.

Remote and hybrid work arrangements have become a normal feature of modern employment, often benefitting both employers and employees. But what happens when an employer decides to end such an arrangement and instructs the employee to return to the office?