Unfair labour practices in the workplace

Unfair labour practices in the workplace

Unfair labour practices in the workplace are governed by S186(2) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA). It is important for employees to understand this provision in order to effectively exercise their right to fair labour practices in terms of Section 23 of the...
Impact of COVID-19 on the workplace

Impact of COVID-19 on the workplace

On 26 March 2020, the nationwide lockdown in South Africa commenced as part of the efforts to save lives and curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. As a direct result of the lockdown, many businesses are currently at a standstill, unable to conduct...
Arbitration: cheaper, better, faster?

Arbitration: cheaper, better, faster?

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution, which along with mediation and conciliation, offers an alternative to court procedures. The parties essentially agree to have a dispute submitted to an independent arbitrator(s) who will make a binding decision...