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Let’s talk about child labour

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…

Labour worker rights

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…

Restraints of Trade

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…

Developments in Employment Equity

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 must urgently address Zimbabwean Exemption Permits ahead of 2023 deadline

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…

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

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: The Difference Between Incapacity Versus Misconduct?

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.…

The Disaster is over – but is Covid?

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…

Disciplinary Hearings: Common employee complaints

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…

Do Employees Have a Right to be Represented by an Attorney at Disciplinary Hearings?

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…