Staying at home during a strike? Remember to tell your employer
It is well-known that strikes in South Africa are routinely marred by violence and intimidation. It often happens that due to the violence, or the...
Tag: unprotected strike
ConCourt endorses a “rational” war on racism
In the recent judgment of Duncanmec (Pty) Ltd v Gaylard N.O [2018] ZACC 29, the Constitutional Court observed that complaints of racism in the workplace are rising rapidly and that the courts have a critical duty in the fight against racism, which they must play firmly…
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Contempt of court proceedings in the Labour Court
On 18 November 2016, the Labour Court delivered judgment in the matter of Robertson Winery (Pty) Ltd v CSAAWU (case no. C555/16). The events surrounding...
Contempt of court judgment highlights debate around efficacy of Labour Court interdicts
A recent judgment by the Labour Court of South Africa highlights the debate around the efficacy of court interdicts in prohibiting unlawful conduct in the...
The Constitutional Court settles the position on termination notices
On 3 March 2015 the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) ruled that the Court’s prior interpretation of the validity of termination notices issued in violation of...
Union liability for unprotected strikes
Two recent Labour Court decisions have highlighted the duty of trade unions and their officials to act to prevent unprotected strikes and unlawful actions during...
