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Legal Updates 13 - 17 November 2023
The update includes a small selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based newsletters and latest blog posts.
The Lexinfo Team
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Legal Updates: 6 - 10 November 2023
The update includes a small selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based newsletters and latest blog posts.
The Lexinfo Team
Nov 10, 20234 min read


Legal Updates: 30 October - 3 November 2023
The update includes a small selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based newsletters and latest blog posts. Email us at...
The Lexinfo Team
Nov 3, 20234 min read


Exploring the psychological impact on survivors of accidents/incidents and why it should be...
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence in South Africa, resulting in injuries, fatalities, and extensive...
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Nov 2, 20234 min read


There are degrees of dishonesty
The law does allow employers to dismiss employees for dishonesty. This is because dishonesty can destroy the ability of the employer...
Ivan Israelstam
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Legal Updates : 22 - 27 October 2023
The update includes a small selection of highlights from our subscription-based newsletters and latest blog posts. Email us at...
The Lexinfo Team
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Good faith consultation is obligatory for retrenchments
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) makes it obligatory for employers that are contemplating retrenchments to first consult about this...
Ivan Israelstam
Oct 23, 20234 min read


Be firm with hearing disruptors
The purpose of a disciplinary hearing is to give the parties the opportunity to present all their evidence. The chairperson of the...
Ivan Israelstam
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Fixed-term employment contracts not always appropriate.
The Labour Relations Act provides for fixed-term employees to have a reasonable expectation of renewal of their contracts at the expiry....
Ivan Israelstam
Oct 4, 20233 min read


The Challenge of Determining Earnings Loss for Self-Employed Individuals...
Determination of earnings loss for self-employed individuals in SA's informal sector and the importance of collateral information.
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Oct 3, 20234 min read


Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of the disease, educate people about early detection ...
Adami Geldenhuys
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Deal with misconduct expeditiously
The adage that justice delayed is justice denied applies to labour law in the sense that employers that act too slowly can be found to be...
Ivan Israelstam
Sep 18, 20234 min read


Beware firing genuinely sick employees
It is a major challenge for employers to distinguish between employees who are genuinely sick from those who are malingering...
Ivan Israelstam
Sep 12, 20233 min read


Contractor Takeovers
Important labour legislation applies to circumstances where a business or part thereof is transferred by one employer to another as...
Ivan Israelstam
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Strikes are a symptom of discord
The Cape Town taxi strike created severe harm to employers, employees and the taxi industry alike...
Ivan Israelstam
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Navigating the Complexities in Determining a Minor's Future Loss of Earnings in Medico-Legal Cases
Medico-legal cases often involve complex calculations to determine compensation for the injured party. In cases where a minor...
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Aug 23, 20235 min read


Beware Of Default Awards
If an employer fails to attend an arbitration hearing the CCMA has the power to issue a default award in favour of the employee...
Ivan Israelstam
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Disciplinary skills are essential
I too frequently receive frantic requests from employers to help them get rid of an employee at all costs. In the midst of their panic...
Ivan Israelstam
Aug 14, 20233 min read


Don’t fabricate racism allegations
It is well known that South Africa’s Constitution, the Equality act and the Employment Equity Act all render racism unlawful...
Ivan Israelstam
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Labour brokers not a cure all for legal restrictions
It is common for employers to try to avoid employing employees directly and often prefer to use alternative and temporary resources such...
Ivan Israelstam
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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