Cannabis in the Workplace: Navigating the Complexities of Employee Rights and Workplace Safety.
In recent years, the evolving legal landscape surrounding cannabis use in South Africa has presented unique challenges for employers, particularly in balancing employee rights with workplace safety and compliance. The case of Marasi v Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation...
Temporary Employment Services: Understanding the Real Employment Relationship.
The Labour Court’s decision in Vuyiseka Mzukwa v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others brings to light the critical need to assess the true nature of employment relationships. Even if a service provider claims to be independent, factors such...
Unfair Labour Practice: Ensuring Fairness in Promotions.
The case of Department of Higher Education and Training v Commissioner Smiza and Others highlights the delicate balance employers must maintain when exercising discretion in their recruitment and promotion processes. This case, centred on an appeal concerning unfair...