Just Dismissal – Unpacking Employment Law in South Africa
Fair and Just Dismissal When considering disciplinary action that may lead to an employee’s dismissal, an employer has to wrestle with questions of both fairness and “just reasons” in order to successfully exercise their authority over that employee. Generally...
The New National Minimum Wage: What are the Repercussions Involved for the Wine Industry?
The Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new minimum wage for the year 2022. The increase in minimum wages initially took effect in 2002 and set a historic precedent in the protection of vulnerable workers (defined as ‘low earning’ workers). The...
Unpacking the Legal Side of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence[1](AI) (the development of computer systems to perform tasks usually requiring human intelligence[2]) is progressing rapidly. Its application across contexts contributes to the development and the employment issue within the global economy. AI...
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