Written by Francesca Guy Child labour is a widespread issue around the world. It is crucial to have laws and regulations in place to protect children from being exploited and…
Written by: Francesca Guy Labor laws provide protection for workers and ensure that they are treated fairly in the workplace. If you are a labor worker, it is important to…
Written by Francesca Guy Restraints of trade, also known as non-compete clauses, are commonly used in employment contracts and commercial agreements to protect businesses from competition. However, their enforceability has…
Written by Lisa Szoke As we approach another employment equity reporting season, it is important to evaluate where we stand. The Employment Equity Act Amendment Bill is awaiting signature by…
Employers and employees are concerned by the impending expiration of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs). For some Zimbabweans, this is the only means by which they may legally remain and work…
Written by Morenike Tokosi Employers are obliged to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. One way in which an employer can ensure this is to make sure…
Absenteeism can be treated as misconduct or incapacity, depending on the circumstances surrounding the absenteeism. Before delving into the difference, it is important to distinguish between authorised and unauthorised absenteeism.…
With the removal of the National State of Disaster, followed by the relaxation of the mask laws, what obligations remain in place for employers with respect to Covid-19? Luckily, we…
You were just getting started when the employee raised three procedural objections and asked for a postponement. How should you respond? Can these objections be avoided? In this article we…
Some employees wonder if they are permitted to have their Attorney represent them during an internal disciplinary hearing. Unfortunately, no labour legislation provides this right to employees. Schedule 8 of…
