Labour law events scheduled for 2022
We compile and update a list of legal events on legal matters in South Africa. The events include webinars, seminars, conferences...
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Ivan Israelstam
- Jun 6
- 3 min
South african jurisdiction nets foreign companies
Our labour dispute resolution system often claims jurisdiction over foreign employers. When a foreign embassy is situated in South Africa...
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Ivan Israelstam
- Mar 22
- 2 min
Labour law noose tightens again
The government’s unsatisfactory service delivery record threatens its prospects for the national elections to be held in 15 months’ time...
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Ivan Israelstam
- Mar 6
- 4 min
When does a job applicant become an employee?
Case law makes it very dangerous for an employer to sign employment contracts before it is certain that there is definitely a job for the...
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Ivan Israelstam
- Jan 17
- 3 min
Ulterior motives for retrenchments not on
While all retrenchments are painful and often devastating for employees it is normal, especially during Covid, for employers to retrench...
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Ivan Israelstam
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Strikes can be rendered unnecessary
Strikes in South Africa are as ‘normal’ as warm weather. However, strikes have more recently occurred less frequently probably due to the re
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Ivan Israelstam
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Informal employment does not protect employers
It is a common erroneous belief amongst employers that they protect themselves by employing staff without a letter or contract. In fact, the
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