Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
The obligation to pay severance pay to fixed-term employees
17th April 2015 The amendments to the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA), ushered in an era of greater protection for employees on fixed-term contracts... →
Encapsulating incapacity
16th April 2015 Labour legislation requires an employer to reasonably accommodate the needs of an employee with physical or mental impairments in the event that... →
When is an employee the exception to the rule?
15th April 2015 The recent judgment of Jordex Agencies v Gugubele N.O [2015] ZALC JHB 87 involved the dismissal of an employee, Joan Msimango (Employee), who left... →
Taxation of capital gains earned by non-resident taxpayers
14th April 2015 In this article we briefly discuss the taxation of capital gains earned in Mozambique by nonresident taxpayers, with specific focus on the... →
Defamation in the workplace: Damages for insulting language
14th April 2015 The South Gauteng High Court awarded a human resource manager R50 000 in damages, plus legal costs, after she was called a 'liar' and an... →
The Consumer Protection Act and direct marketing
10th April 2015 Direct marketing is often favoured as a popular means of product marketing. It is, however, often also a source of irritation for many consumers.... →
Rethinking retirement – when must employees retire?
9th April 2015 The question often arises as to when employees should retire and when employers can compel such employees to retire. There is no statutory... →
Law firm launches handbook outlining power purchase agreements to aid energy projects in Africa
8th April 2015 A handbook titled Understanding Power Purchase Agreements in Africa, which provides a comprehensive guide to Power Purchase Agreements in energy... →
