What's the Normal Retirement Age? It's Complicated, as The Plumber's Tale Proves

What's the Normal Retirement Age? It's Complicated, as The Plumber's Tale Proves

What's the Normal Retirement Age? It's Complicated, as The Plumber's Tale ProvesKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 15/07/2025

Debunking SA's fake new retirement age: Dismissing employees based on age is unfair, unless they've reached their agreed or normal retirement age. Employers must have clear policies and fair processes, or risk significant compensation orders.

Employment and Labour LawEmployment LawContractUnfair Dismissal
Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the Rescue

Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the Rescue

Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the RescueKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 18/06/2025

A vague restraint of trade clause is unenforceable! A SA High Court case shows a "2 year 8km restriction" was too unclear to protect an employer. Don't DIY; get professional legal help to draft valid, specific clauses.

Employment and Labour LawEmployment LawRestraint Of Trade
Losing Your Licence with AARTO Demerits: More Danger than You Thought, and The Wheels are Turning

Losing Your Licence with AARTO Demerits: More Danger than You Thought, and The Wheels are Turning

Losing Your Licence with AARTO Demerits: More Danger than You Thought, and The Wheels are TurningKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 04/03/2025

A new demerit system under South Africa's AARTO Act is coming soon, impacting all drivers and businesses. Points are accumulated for traffic offenses, and 13 points lead to license suspension (3 months per point over 12), with three suspensions resulting in cancellation. Even minor offenses can quickly add up. Points are reduced by one per 3-month clean driving period, and fines are discounted 50% for early payment.

Employment and Labour Law
Effective 1 March 2022: New Earnings Threshold and National Minimum Wage

Effective 1 March 2022: New Earnings Threshold and National Minimum Wage

Effective 1 March 2022: New Earnings Threshold and National Minimum WageKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 04/03/2025

South Africa's National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased by 6.9% to R23.19 per hour on March 1, 2022, impacting farmworkers and domestic workers equally. Exceptions exist for public works program workers (R12.75/hour) and learners. Unilateral changes to employment conditions to implement the NMW are illegal. Domestic workers' wages aligned with the NMW, reaching R3,895.92 monthly based on a standard work month. The annual earnings threshold, above which some Basic Conditions of Employment Act protections are lost, rose to R224,080.48. This threshold also affects labor broker employment, fixed-term contracts, and dispute resolution under the Employment Equity Act.

Employment and Labour Law
Fired for a Racist Facebook Post

Fired for a Racist Facebook Post

Fired for a Racist Facebook PostKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 04/03/2025

Racism is a grave offense, and employers must protect employees from it. Social media fuels racial hatred and violence, making online posts a serious matter. A recent case highlights this: an employee was dismissed for a racist Facebook post, even made off-duty. The court upheld the dismissal, emphasizing the severity of such comments, the employer's duty to protect staff, and the potential reputational damage. "Think before you post" is crucial, as misuse of social media can lead to dismissal or legal action.

Employment and Labour Law
Fired For Moonlighting

Fired For Moonlighting

Fired For MoonlightingKVV Inc Attorneys
Published on: 04/03/2025

An employee's dismissal for running a secret biltong business was upheld by the Labour Appeal Court. Despite the side business not directly competing with her employer's meat products, the court emphasized the employee's "duty of good faith." Her failure to disclose this "material activity" constituted a breach of this duty, regardless of her work performance. Employers should implement clear policies on secondary employment, while employees should be transparent about any outside ventures to avoid potential dismissal for acting in bad faith.

Employment and Labour Law

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KVV Inc. Attorneys: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Property Law and Conveyancing.

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