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Understanding Permanent vs Fixed Term Employment Contracts
Introduction Fixed term contracts play a significant role in the employment landscape, providing flexibility to both employers and employees. However, issues surrounding the expectations of permanent employment in the context of fixed term employment contracts have...
Employee vs. Independent Contractor Relationships
Introduction In the complex realm of employment relationships, the distinction between employees and independent contractors holds significant legal implications. This article aims to shed light on the nuanced nature of these classifications, the legal frameworks that...
Acknowledgement of Debt and Prescription: The “Without Prejudice” Exception Explained
During settlement negotiations, a party indebted to another may make a settlement proposal to avoid litigation. What are the exceptions?
Does Wagter have any legal rights
A legal person is defined as an individual, company, or other entity which has legal rights and is subject to obligations. What does the law say about animal rights?
The Value of Exit Interviews in the Modern Workplace
The termination of an employment relationship marks a significant transition for both the employee and the employer. What is the value of an exit interview?
Why Deceased Estates Are Stuck at the Master’s Office
The process of winding up a deceased estate in South Africa can be a stressful and emotionally draining experience. What can be done about it?
Compliance With Advertising Standards
As influencer marketing continues to dominate the digital landscape, the importance of adhering to advertising standards has never been more critical.
Cyberbullying Among Children in South Africa
In a world where schoolyard taunts have been replaced by WhatsApp messages, TikTok comments, and Instagram DMs, bullying has evolved, and so must the law.
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern workplaces, enabling unprecedented efficiencies, automation, and insight generation.
Harnessing the Power of Provisional Sentence Procedure in South African Law
In South African procedural law, the provisional sentence procedure is a highly effective mechanism.
Emerging Risks in Commercial Contracts
Commercial contracts often assume that companies and their directors operate within prescribed legal and governance boundaries.
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