When Can a CCMA Commissioner Correct an Earlier Jurisdictional Ruling?
When can a CCMA commissioner correct a jurisdictional ruling? Ntombela clarifies when functus officio does not apply.
When Is a Restraint of Trade Reasonable?
A recent Labour Court judgment illustrates when a restraint of trade may be unreasonable and why employers must carefully consider its scope, the interests requiring protection and any undertakings offered by a departing employee.
Jurisdiction to Entertain an Unfair Labour Practice (Warning) During an Unfair Dismissal Dispute in South African Labour Law
The Labour Court confirms that unchallenged final written warnings cannot ordinarily be revisited during unfair dismissal proceedings.
When is a Workplace Dispute an “Unfair Labour Practice”?
A High Court case explores when workplace disputes must rely on the LRA – and when employees may turn directly to constitutional rights.
Fairness, Finality, and the Evolving Meaning of Labour Rights in South African Law
South African labour rights evolve through key court rulings, shaping fairness, finality, and the role of the Labour Relations Act in employment law.