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Sub- contract agreements vs the letting of mining rights
1st November 2023 It is the ordinary course of business for South African mining right holders (“MRH“) to contract with third party service providers to carry out... →
National Treasury sees the light regarding foreign employers
1st November 2023 The latest feedback received from National Treasury regarding the proposal to require foreign employers to register for employees’ tax... →
Parenting is a job for two: The High Court declares the provisions relating to parental leave unconstitutional
30th October 2023 In the matter of Van Wyk and Others v The Minister of Employment and Labour and Others handed down on 25 October 2023 by Deputy Judge President... →
Religious freedom and operational requirements: which one should prevail?
25th October 2023 Culture is the sum total of the beliefs and traditions of a particular society and religion is a manifestation of culture, not the reverse.”... →
AI gaining traction in farming
16th October 2023 Adding value one industry at a time, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a fundamental tool in advancing technologies and enhancing... →
Previous renewal does not automatically constitute an expectation of re-renewal
12th October 2023 Does the non-renewal of an employee’s fixed term contract (“FTC”) constitute an unfair dismissal as contemplated in section 186(1)(b)(i) of the... →
Religious freedom and operational requirements: which one should prevail?
11th October 2023 Culture is the sum total of the beliefs and traditions of a particular society and religion is a manifestation of culture, not the reverse.”... →
Consequences of employees misrepresenting their qualifications and professional memberships
11th October 2023 Issue: Whether an employee may be dismissed if he/she misrepresented his/her qualifications and/or professional memberships, but nevertheless met... →