Employment and Labour Law

Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

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Published on: 18/05/2026

A Labour Court clarified that tough management is not automatically harassment. Under South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, only conduct that impairs dignity and links to discrimination counts as unlawful workplace harassment.

Employment and Labour Law

Workplace Sexual Harassment: It’s the Victim’s Perspective That Counts

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Published on: 12/02/2026

A Labour Court ruling confirms sexual harassment must be judged from the victim’s perspective. A manager’s “compliments” and conduct led to dismissal being upheld, reinforcing zero tolerance for workplace harassment.

Employment and Labour LawLegal DisputesDismissal

Alcohol at Work: The Cough Mixture Defence

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Published on: 11/12/2025

A forklift driver fired under a zero-tolerance alcohol policy was reinstated after proving he unknowingly consumed alcohol in cough medicine. Employers must show fairness, awareness of rules, and proportionality when enforcing such policies.

Employment and Labour Law

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Fostering Partnerships, Driving Results.

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

Fostering Partnerships,

Driving Results.