Seethal / SGMH Cartridge Supplies (Pty) Ltd [2022] 9 BALR 955 (CCMA) As set out in our first Friday question for the month of November, everyone is entitled to fair labour practices. I reiterate that while section 186(2) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) defines an unfair labour practice, the Constitutional Court […]
Author Archives: Candace Bachmann
The Doctrine of Common Purpose is derived from criminal law principles. In essence, the Doctrine “ … imputes liability for an act of the perpetrator of a criminal act to those who associate themselves with the act before or during its commission.”. As the implications of such imputed liability may seriously affect another individual’s rights, […]
Bernadette Enever // Barloworld Equipment, a division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd [2022] (LC) On whom does the onus rest and what are the requirements necessary to prove that unfair discrimination took place in the workplace? This query was addressed in the aforementioned case. The Applicant was employed during April 2007 and dismissed on […]
Monareng Jeffery Mohlwaadibona // Dr JS Moroka Municipality [2022] LC While resignation is an employee’s unilateral act, the withdrawal thereof is not. Resignation withdrawals must (i) be within the currency of the notice period and (ii) accepted by an employer before it may be considered valid and enforceable. In the abovementioned case, the Labour Court […]
Bakenrug Meat (Pty) Ltd t/a Joostenberg Meat // CCMA & 2 Others [2021] (LAC) In this day and age it is not uncommon for individuals to have full time employment and side-hustles. These side-hustles are often with a view to making extra money to substitute their permanent employment income. While this may not normally be […]
Kaefer Energy Projects (Pty) Ltd // CCMA & 2 Others [2021] (LAC) Can an employer instruct an employee to give evidence at arbitration on its behalf? Is it misconduct if the employee refuses to do so? This topic was dealt with in the abovementioned case. Background: Ms. Lifa Sukazi was employed with Kaefer as an […]
12.01.2021 Shenaaz Padayachee // Interpak Books (Pty) Ltd 2014 (LC) Employers are often faced with instances where an employee’s actions have resulted in the employer incurring loss or damage. Instances where the employee is genuinely to blame, employers may wish to recover these losses or damages from the relevant employee. What right of recourse would […]
With the power of love making some silly, it is important to remember not to blur the lines (#queRobinThickeAndPharell) of appropriate and inappropriate behaviour within the workplace. While that special someone may be a co-worker, bear in mind that workplace romances may literally and figuratively end in tears. A co-worker may cry ‘wolf’ if the […]
September & others // CMI Business Enterprise CC [2018] ZACC Rule 16 of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) confirms that the information discussed during conciliations is private and confidential and may not be disclosed in subsequent proceedings. However, the Constitutional Court (“CC”) has confirmed that in certain instances where it would assist […]
Did you know that South Africa has no legislated retirement age? That’s right. Often parties are left to agree on a retirement age. This could be done through either having an agreed retirement age recorded in an employment contract, a retirement age becoming an established practice through a policy or through a linked compulsory retirement fund.
However, what happens where none of the above are in place? How and who determines at what age an employee must retire?
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