Tag: legal matters
Misuse of an employer’s property
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An employer’s property is an integral part of the business infrastructure.
Employer property includes both physical and intellectual assets.
Disciplinary action may...
Unravelling the Regulation for Dairy and Imitation Dairy Products (R1510 of...
The organised dairy industry acknowledges the importance of compliance with the related regulations and standards as it pertains to the dairy value chain.
Amongst such...
Six ways to end the employment relationship
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Termination of employment in South Africa is primarily governed by the Labour Relations Act, 1955, and case law, requiring employers...
Mediation in terms of the new Land Court Act
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The Land Court Act, 2023, which came into effect on 5 April, replaces the former Land Claims Court and repeals...
Addressing defamation in the digital age
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Defamation, which is the unlawful publication of a statement that harms another’s reputation, has found a new and powerful medium...
The definition of an occupier
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An occupier, as defined by Section 1 of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act 62 of 1997)...
Organisational rights of trade unions
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Many employers are unaware that in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 1955 (Act 66 of 1995), trade unions...
Delictual duty of the SAPS to prevent crime, disorder and damage
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In two recent cases, the High Court of Pretoria found that the South African Police Service (SAPS) doesn't need...
Farm dwellers: Eviction versus relocation
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The definition of ‘eviction’ as stipulated in the Extension of Security of Tenure Act. 1997 (Act 62 of 1997) or...
Layoffs: Five common mistakes to avoid
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South Africa’s labour environment is strictly regulated and complying with legislation requires specialist knowledge.
Given the current economic climate,...