By Melissa Strydom LLB The Labour Relations Act (LRA) outlines what is required of Unions when they are trying to acquire organisational rights. Any registered trade union may notify an employer in writing that it seeks to exercise one or more of the rights conferred by the LRA in a workplace. According to Section 21(2) […]
How to Prove You Were Constructively Dismissed/Fired If you find that your employer has made your working conditions “intolerable” you can resign and claim “constructive dismissal”, regardless of your contract terms. However, you must ensure that the situation actually does fit in with what “constructive dismissal” is defined as. Many employees who feel that they […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious concern, especially if the right policies aren’t in place. Let’s take a closer look at what sexual harassment is and what South African laws are regarding it in the workplace. “Sexual harassment in the workplace” is defined as “a form of unfair discrimination based on the grounds […]
