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Gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the 21st century – What does the law say?

As women, we are taught from a very young age to take on many different roles. From daughter to wife to mother, and now, successful bread winner. And along with all those expectations and achievements, many women are faced with internal conflict, gender discrimination…

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by Alicia Koch

Can an employer prohibit employees from wearing trade union T-shirts in the workplace?

The wearing of trade union T-shirts in the workplace has been a sensitive issue for many South African employers, especially in workplaces where there is...

by Mosima Ratau

Unfair discrimination on the ground of disability – Employers should proceed with caution to avoid getting “burnt”

Two interesting South African decisions, both dealing with the employment of firefighters, illustrate important principles relating to potential claims where an employee alleges unfair discrimination...

by Andi Michalow

South African Human Rights Commission identifies issues with affirmative action and employment equity provisions

The South African Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is mandated by section 184 of the Constitution to promote respect for human rights and a culture...

by Cara Furniss

Resolution of class action equal pay disputes

Introduction The insertion of the equal pay provisions into the Employment Equity Act in 2014 and the subsequent amendment of the Labour Relations Act in 2015...

by Rod Harper and James Horn

Is there a place for workplace romance in the #MeToo era?

The recent judgment of the Labour Court in Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited v UASA obo Steve Pietersen is a further clear indication of the seriousness...

by Audrey Johnson

#METOOZA – Sexual harassment in the workplace in South Africa

Recently, and on an ongoing basis, revelations of sexual harassment in Hollywood have made the headlines, and stories of sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour amongst...

by Bradley Davies

On a need to know basis: What is an employer entitled to know at interview stage?

It goes without saying that employers need to be able to trust their employees. Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship, and an employment relationship...

by Jeremy Simon and Wesley Scheepers

With child, without pay – Pregnant employees & hazardous work

In the Labour Court judgment, dated 7 November 2017, of Manyetsa v New Kleinfontein Gold Mine (Pty) Ltd, a pregnant employee claimed she was unfairly...

by Dean-Michael Hoskins

Reviewed mining charter published amid threats of court application to stop its implementation

The Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals Industry, 2017 (the 2017 Mining Charter) was published on 15 June...

by Wandisile Mandlana, Charles Young and Claire Tucker

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