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Reasonableness of a two-year restraint of trade
26th September 2023 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) recently handed down two judgments on the same day in which it has on the one hand upheld a two-year restraint of... →
Era of the private sector whistleblower is here
21st September 2023 Whistleblowing in South Africa tends to be associated with calling out public sector fraud and corruption, but it is also becoming increasingly... →
Labour Appeal Court clarifies the requirement for a claim of constructive dismissal based on mental ill health
14th September 2023 On 17 August 2023, in the matter of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd v Mogomatsi and Others the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) found that an employee who... →
A colleague’s HIV status is not yours to share
5th September 2023 All people who are positively diagnosed with HIV have the legal right to privacy. Employees are not required to disclose their HIV status to their... →
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to sick leave
2nd August 2023 In a recent Labour Court judgment in the case of South African Revenue Services vs CCMA and Others, the Court found the dismissal of an employee... →
Latest mining developments in Sub-Saharan Africa
13th July 2023 Global factors, particularly the move towards sustainable energy, have aligned to create significant opportunities in the African mining sector,... →
POPIA considerations in the age of ChatGPT
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th July 2023 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by businesses and individuals is fast gaining traction, with new platforms such as ChatGPT emerging, each... →
Allocation of water use entitlements – Ecological versus empowerment considerations
28th June 2023 On 19 May 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published Draft Regulations which have generated significant comment and controversy... →
