Suspended but still protected: What the law says about precautionary suspension The Labour Court recently clarified the legal meaning and implications of suspension in the workplace in the case of Bombela Operating Company v CCMA and Others. The judgment provides...
Picking trouble: When political parties play union In a recent judgment handed down by the Labour Court of South Africa in Boomerang Fruits v uMkhonto weSizwe and Others, the court grappled with the complex intersection of labour law, political activism, and workplace...
Strike three: When common purpose misses the mark In a significant judgment delivered on 28 August 2025, the Labour Court of South Africa reviewed and overturned the dismissal of 19 employees of Plusnet Geotex, a division of Master Plastics Ltd. The case, brought by...
Polygraphed and dismissed: When trust becomes a test In a judgment delivered on 21 August 2025, the Labour Court of South Africa dismissed an application by Securiforce CC to review and set aside an arbitration award that found the dismissal of a security officer, Mr...
Whistleblown away: When ethics trump internal discipline In a landmark decision handed down by the Labour Court of South Africa on 1 July 2025, Judge Daniels granted final relief to Masixole Bangeni, a provincial manager at the Local Government SETA, effectively...
Settlement Agreements, variations, and adjudication: Lessons from London Eco Homes v Raise Now Ealing Disputes are almost unavoidable in the construction industry, and settlement agreements often seem like the quickest way to resolve issues. However, a crucial...
