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Strikes and Lock-Outs: The Rights of Employees and Employers

by Guest Author | May 7, 2018 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment law, Publications

The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1997 as amended (hereinafter referred as to the “LRA”), regulates the law relating to strikes and lock-outs. The LRA provides and outlines the rights and protection provided to Employees who decide to embark on strike action....

Can an employer monitor employee communications?

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Mar 7, 2018 | Employment law, Publications

Employers often provide their employees access to emails, so they may have the necessary tools to complete their work. For this reason, employers assume they have the right to monitor the emails of their employees. However, it is not that simple and clear cut as there...

What is polygraph testing and is it admissible in South Africa?

by Guest Author | Jan 17, 2018 | Employment law, Publications

In recent times, polygraph testing has been used more commonly. It was previously only used in the United States of America where it is regulated by legislation. In South Africa, it is frequently used in the Private Security Industry by Employers to dismiss employees...

Derivative misconduct and collective disciplinary enquiries

by Guest Author | Oct 26, 2017 | Employment law, Publications

In a recent Labour Court ruling of Dunlop Mixing and Technical Services (Pty) Ltd and Others v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) obo Nganezi and Others, the Judge held that an employee bound implicitly by a duty of good faith towards the employer,...

Vicarious liability of employers

by Guest Author | Jul 17, 2017 | Employment law, Publications

It is trite law in South Africa that an employer will be vicariously liable for the negligent act of his or her employee/employees or agent/agents, in the event of the employee/employees or agent/agents acting in a negligent manner during the course of his/her...

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