Workplace discipline: Why clarity beats complexity In South Africa, the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Act 66 of 1995, and its accompanying Code of Good Practice set out clear expectations for employers when initiating disciplinary action. A key requirement is that...
Risk vs responsibility: When safety rules are broken In Sibanye Rustenburg Platinum Mines (Pty) Ltd v CCMA and Others, the Court reviewed and set aside an arbitration award that had ordered the reinstatement of an employee dismissed for gross negligence. The case...
Peremption in labour law: When conduct speaks louder than words The doctrine of peremption prevents a party from taking contradictory positions in legal proceedings. It essentially means that if a party has clearly and unequivocally demonstrated an intention to abide...
Long suspension, big consequences: Lessons from the SABC case In a significant ruling for public sector employers and employees alike, the Labour Court in SABC v CCMA and Others [2025] JR562-22 (LC) upheld an arbitration award that found the South African Broadcasting...
Justice demands urgency: Labour court rejects late review In a firm reminder of the importance of procedural compliance, the Labour Court of South Africa dismissed the South African Municipal Workers Union’s (SAMWU) application to review an arbitration award...
