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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.
Just when we thought the law on dismissal after retirement was clear, the Constitutional Court (CC) befuddled the issue with a three-way split decision. Where does this leave employers?
The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
The Minister of Home Affairs has announced an extension of Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) until 28 November 2025.
The Minister of Home Affairs announced a further extension for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders until 28 November 2025. But what about other undocumented foreigners in your employ?
May an employer use behavioural characteristics (e.g. initiative, enthusiasm and determination) as criteria to select employees for retrenchment?
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.