Introduction The provision for restraint of trade clauses may seem simple and employees may be tempted to agree to it when newly employed. However, the effect of the clause is far-reaching and employees must be aware that they are presumed to be familiar with the effect of the clause. Generally, restraint of trade clauses restrict […]

Failure by an Employee to give proper notice upon resignation
Introduction Employment Contracts should set out the notice period which an Employee must give if he/she wants to terminate employment. This is due to the fact that a failure to give proper notice of the termination of employment can have dire consequences for an Employer. This undesirable practice usually happens when an Employee wants to […]
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TESTIMONIALS
Nicolene Schoeman - Louw’s professionalism and quest for the right service at the right time distinguishes her as an excellent support to our business. Her turnaround time iro the legal fraternity is unique, and critical to our business. What she promises, she delivers.Dr Michèlle Booysen, Pètanque Consultancy (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town
RADIO AND WEBINARS
RSG
Our attorneys are featured regularly on Rand en Sent on RSG. If you missed us download the podcasts by clicking here.
786
Our attorneys are featured regularly on Labour Hour on Radio 786, Tuesday evenings at 21:00. If you missed us be sure to tune in next time by clicking here.
CAPE TALK
We are honoured to be a finalist in the Nedbank Business Accelerator with CapeTalk 2018! If you missed us on 27 March 2018 listen to the interview here.
If you missed our follow up interview on 22 June 2018, listen to the interview here
WEBINARS
If you missed us unpacking NDAs with our Nicolene Schoeman – Louw and the SME Movement, download the podcast here. Alternatively, if you missed the episode on Smart Contracts, download the podcast here or B-BBEE, download the podcast here.
Let’s Talk video series:
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Amendments to the Labour Laws Amendment Act regarding parental leave December 10, 2019
- National Wills Week 2008 September 6, 2008
- The co-operative as an appropriate enterprise for BEE [abstract] October 1, 2008
- Spring Fab Bridal Show 2008 November 3, 2008
- Immigration services and travel permits January 5, 2009
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Amendments to the Labour Laws Amendment Act regarding parental leave December 10, 2019
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Contempt of court. That’s just criminal. Isn’t it? December 9, 2019
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Service of a letter of demand, does it interrupt prescription? December 3, 2019
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The limits of “confidentiality” – with a specific focus on litigious proceedings December 2, 2019
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What are Employees’ and Employers’ Rights and Obligations in terms of Sick Leave in South Africa? November 26, 2019