Employment and Labour Law

Whistleblower Reinstated: Protected Disclosures Act to the Rescue

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Published on: 18/08/2026

South African whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliation after making protected disclosures. A recent Labour Court case highlights the risks employers face when disciplinary action is used to punish or discourage whistleblowing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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