Restraint of trade: is this still enforceable in the current climate?
In the recent case of Bearings International v Veeradu, an unreported case from the Durban Labour Court, a matter was heard on 18 May 2021, and judgement delivered: 30 June 2021, the judge unpacked the enforceability of restraint trade in a Covid-19 economy. A...
Bullying in the Workplace
In terms of our employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA), bullying of an employee is a form of unfair discrimination as envisaged in Section 6, and it is prohibited. Bullying also results in losses for an employer both in terms of productivity and efficiency. In...
Subpoenas – During CCMA and Bargaining Council Procedures
Many employees are unaware that similar to criminal or civil courts proceedings, the CCMA or Bargaining Council is allowed to compel witnesses to present themselves to testify or provide information. This usually happens when vital witnesses would not voluntarily...
UIF and Covid-19: How to Ensure you meet your Obligations as an Employee and Employer
The Covid-19 pandemic that emerged early in 2020 shook the entire world into a recession and resulted in massive economic strain due to the nationwide lockdown. The entire business world was put on hold, and companies had no means of income or ways to pay their...
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