Your handy retrenchment compliance checklist Preliminary assessment Confirm retrenchment is due to operational requirements (economic, technological, structural). Determine if it’s a small-scale (Section 189) or large-scale (Section 189A) retrenchment. Selection...
Onus overlooked: When procedure fails justice in dismissal disputes In the recent Labour Court judgment of Solutions Group Events v Naude and Others, the court reviewed and set aside an arbitration award that had granted eight months’ compensation to an employee for...
Keys, machines, and consequences: When misconduct drives dismissal The Labour Court of South Africa recently reviewed a dispute between Tharisa Minerals and an employee, who was represented by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers. The case centred...
When employers delay payment: The Inyatsi Construction case What happens when an employer delays paying for a construction project that has been completed and signed off? The case of Inyatsi Construction SA Limited v The National Department of Public Works and Somama...
WhatsApp messages as evidence: How digital messages sealed a liquidation order Can a WhatsApp message really lead to a company’s liquidation? In a recent case, it did. Over the past decade, WhatsApp has evolved from a casual messaging app to a central communication...
