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.
The Labour Court confirms that unchallenged final written warnings cannot ordinarily be revisited during unfair dismissal proceedings.
A High Court case explores when workplace disputes must rely on the LRA – and when employees may turn directly to constitutional rights.
South African labour rights evolve through key court rulings, shaping fairness, finality, and the role of the Labour Relations Act in employment law.
When does a job offer create legal rights? SA labour law views accepted offers as employment before work even begins.