Battle over labour brokers takes to the courts
This year’s most eagerly anticipated labour law case has been the battle over section 198A(3)(b) of the LRA which “deems” workers placed with a client...
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Brief encounters in the realms of best endeavours
The concept of best or reasonable endeavours in a contractual context is one which has been beset with uncertainties and lack of clarity in many...
Is an employee on a fixed term contract entitled to a 13th cheque?
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Whether an employee employed on a fixed term contract is entitled to be paid a 13th cheque where his contract does not provide for one but...
Judgment on the interpretation of the “Deeming Provision”: Sole or dual?
The Labour Court handed down judgment on 8 September 2015 in a highly anticipated interpretation ruling relating to the recent amendments to the Labour Relations...
Consulting when the trade union won’t play ball?
Once retrenchment notices are issued in terms of s189(3) of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA), the consultation process commences, which begins...
Outsurance judgment – Insurance laws should ultimately be aligned with the Consumer Protection Act
The Sherwin Jerrier vs Outsurance judgment, handed down by the full bench of the High Court, KwaZulu Natal South Africa on 7 July 2015, is to be...
Latest trends in IT contracting
When it comes to IT contracting, the big themes are change and modernisation. As we witness the increasing investment into IT-business projects intended to bring...
Cancelling fixed term contracts – The Consumer Protection Act
Cancelling your fixed term contract could easily turn into a nightmare. Is it even possible to cancel a contract without unreasonable cancellation fees? Let’s look...
Is there such a thing as a ‘common law marriage’?
Unregistered domestic partners living together are not necessarily able to enjoy the rights and duties of married couples. Is there hope for persons living together...
The Consumer Protection Act on your rights to cancel agreements
The Consumer Protection Act stipulates that fixed term agreements are contracts of a definite duration. Cellular phone contracts, gym contracts, lease agreements, armed response / security contracts, educational institution contracts are all examples of …
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