https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/548.html South Africa Labour Law news 15 Labour Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/548.html en-us Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:27:17 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-key-employees-walk-how-to-ensure-your-restraint-of-trade-holds-up-in-court-856513a When a senior advisor or executive walks out the door, especially to join a competitor, your restraint of trade clause is often the only thing standing between you and serious commercial damage. Here is what recent South African case law tells us about what works, what does not and what you need to do now. 1-270399 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dismissing-for-incapacity-why-medical-boarding-must-be-explored-first-856413a The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (Code) requires an employer to explore reasonable accommodation and ‘all possible alternatives short of dismissal’ before dismissing an employee for incapacity due to ill health or injury. 1-270299 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/off-colour-workplace-joke-amounts-to-r25k-sexual-harassment-ruling-745362a If you thought the most dangerous thing in a stationery cupboard was a misplaced staple gun, think again. In Easybranch (Pty) Ltd v Sibiya N.O. and Others [2026], the Labour Court confirmed that a single off-colour joke about a packet of fingerettes being compared to the size of a male employee’s ... well, you know… was enough to ground a finding of sexual harassment. 1-270272 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshwane-textile-factory-director-arrested-in-labour-and-immigration-raid-967534a Government's first coordinated nationwide labour enforcement blitz has uncovered widespread labour law violations at a Tshwane textile factory, with workers stating that they were underpaid, worked excessive hours without overtime, lacked basic employment protections and were locked inside the factory during night shifts. 1-270204 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/worker-picket-may-have-been-a-wedding-rehearsal-says-court-634991a Labour Court orders company to reinstate fired workers. 1-270091 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/promotion-denied-due-to-ee-targets-ruled-irrational-and-unfair-by-labour-court-078365a In Solidarity obo Benjamin v Department of Correctional Services and Others, the Labour Court reviewed and set aside an arbitration award dismissing an employee’s unfair labour practice claim. 1-270067 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/labour-court-rules-against-racist-owner-of-a-dog-called-hitler-842043a The Labour Court in Cape Town has confirmed that a call centre team leader, who was accused of racism in the workplace, was fairly dismissed. 1-269869 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/30-june-shutdown-construction-sites-must-act-now-397068a Construction companies are being urged to prepare for possible disruptions ahead of planned demonstrations on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, with MDA Attorneys warning that unrest linked to the employment of foreign nationals could threaten project delivery. 1-269393 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-warned-over-hidden-legal-risks-of-side-hustles-620381a South Africans earning extra income through side hustles, freelance work and gig economy platforms may be exposing themselves to legal and financial risk if they treat those activities as informal arrangements, according to Clientèle Legal. 1-269331 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-labour-unions-urge-workers-to-shun-anti-migrant-protests-842113a South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday, 17 June, urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face consequences if they skip work to attend. 1-269099 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law South Africa