Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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... →
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1st April 2015 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Afrikaans singer Sunette Bridges have reached an agreement in their matter heard before the... →
UIF relief for taxpayers
31st March 2015 On 25 February 2015, the Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, delivered the 2015 Budget Speech (Budget Speech) which contained a number of tax... →
Emphasising the duties and functions of commissioners
25th March 2015 Can one review a decision of a commissioner who fails to provide cogent reasons for his decision? In the recent decision of The Workforce Group v... →
Have employees who wish to use traditional healer certificates for sick leave been thrown a bone?
24th March 2015 Employees have not been permitted to provide traditional healers' certificates as proof of incapacity after a period of absenteeism from the... →