In accordance with section 188 of the Labour Relations Act, in order to determine whether or not a dismissal is procedurally fair, the court will first look to the Code…
The Children’s Act of 2005 (The Act) has made many changes to the laws relating to children and their parents. The Act repealed many of the old laws which regulated…
Section 18(3) of the Administration of Estates Act, 66 of 1965 (“the Act”) sets out: “If the value of an estate does not exceed the amount determined by the Minister…
A consequence of marriage is that the reciprocal duty of support arises between husband and wife. This support is also referred to as maintenance and comprises of food, clothing, shelter…
In order for the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (hereinafter referred to as the CCMA) to entertain a dispute, the party referring the matter must ensure that the CCMA…
Many Employers find themselves on the receiving end of an Arbitration award made against them at the CCMA or other Bargaining Council. What’s even worse is that an Arbitration award…
There have been a significant amounts of dismissals based on Companies Operational requirements (retrenchments) over the last few years as well as a definite rise in CCMA referrals by employees…
Probation refers to a specified period of time a person (employee) is employed before becoming permanent. This period is referred to as a Probationary period the purpose of which is…