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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.
The national minimum wage increases from 1 March 2026, with sector-specific minimum rates, defined exclusions and an exemption process for qualifying employers.
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.
Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP’s), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners.
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.
Freek Robinson interviews Labourwise Director Pieter Human on South Africa’s new Dismissal Code.
Freek Robinson in gesprek met Pieter Human oor die nuwe Ontslagkode.
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.