Bowmans
Is a section 189(3) notice always required for a retrenchment to be considered fair?
8th August 2024 In a retrenchment process, a section 189(3) notice is often regarded as the vital first step. It serves as an invitation to consult on proposed... →
Constitutional Court shatters NUMSA’s hopes of extended membership
5th August 2024 In June 2024, the Constitutional Court issued a judgment in the matter between AFGRI Animal Feeds (A Division of PhilAfrica Foods (Pty) Ltd) v... →
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s three-year regulation plan
5th August 2024 In early July 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published its latest Regulation Plan (2024 Regulation Plan), which sets out its... →
Public Servants Association
29th July 2024 It has been over two years since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code) took effect. The... →
Fairness in dealing with employee misconduct and poor performance
16th July 2024 Section 23 of the Constitution states that everyone is entitled to fair labour practices. This right is guaranteed for everyone – employees as well... →
The risk of no relief – LAC refuses to award reinstatement for an unlawful dismissal
27th June 2024 Many employees, particularly those in senior roles, elect to challenge their dismissals based on a breach of contract, claiming specific... →
Labour Appeal Court addresses bumping in retrenchments
25th June 2024 On 21 May 2024, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) handed down a judgment in which it considered the fairness of the dismissal of two employees... →
ConCourt confirms Coca-Cola’s retrenchments were for operational requirements
11th June 2024 In Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission & Food and Allied Workers Union, the Constitutional Court considered whether... →
