Dismissal of an employee over an article published in another Country
In this matter a journalist published an interview in a Swedish magazine and the heading of the article read “Farm Workers paying the prize for Cheap South African wine”.
Dismissal Fair when Employee Provides “False” Information for Compassionate Leave?
Arbitrations are the preferred proceedings that have been chosen as a means for resolving disputes about dismissals.
Employers Be Warned – Dismissal Related to Pregnancy Automatically Unfair
Recently, the Cape Town Labour Court decided on a matter where the employer Quoin Rock Wines, unfairly dismissed Melissa Brant as a result of her pregnancy.
Successful Judgement in Labour Appeal Court
The Labour Appeal Court held that depression is a prevalent illness, employers have a duty to deal with it sympathetically and should investigate it fully and consider reasonable accommodation and alternatives short of dismissal.