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.
The Definition of “employee” in light of the Constitution of South Africa
When does a job offer create legal rights? SA labour law views accepted offers as employment before work even begins.
Dissecting Labour Law: Was it really an unfair dismissal?
Navigate South Africa’s labour law on unfair dismissal. Learn about procedural fairness, substantive fairness, and protecting your workplace rights under the Labour Relations Act.
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.