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An employee’s right to maternity leave could pose operational problems for an employer, particularly for a small business. But how far can the employer go to protect its business interests.
Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP’s), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners.
Recent COIDA amendments affect workplace injury reporting, inspections, compensation rights, rehabilitation obligations, and employer compliance requirements.
New BCEA earnings threshold from 1 May 2026. Employers must review which employees now qualify for overtime, working time protections and other statutory rights.
A new Labour Appeal Court judgment highlights important considerations for employers when mutual separation agreements arise during retrenchment discussions.
The national minimum wage increases from 1 March 2026, with sector-specific minimum rates, defined exclusions and an exemption process for qualifying employers.
Hello Jan,
Following form this interesting article and the article on employees being dismissed for badmouting the employer on Facebook, is it acceptable to take disciplinary action against and dismiss an employee who is on maternity leave and bad-mouths the management on Facebook or BBM?
Reply to Barry: Yes, there may very well be grounds for disciplinary action (and possible dismissal), but this should be left until the employee’s return from maternity leave.