Employment Law

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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Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

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Published on: 18/06/2025

Fixed term contracts in SA are temporary but require written justification & clarity. Employers face "reasonable expectation" claims and need proper reasons for terms over 3 months or risk deemed permanent status. Professional legal advice is key.

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Employers and Employees Take Note: New Earnings Threshold from 1 April 2025

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Published on: 16/04/2025

New BCEA earnings threshold from 1 April 2025 impacts SA labour law. Changes affect overtime, fixed-term contracts, & unfair dismissal disputes. Employers & employees must be aware. Seek legal advice.

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Depressed and Dismissed – A Hard Lesson for a Hard Employer

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Published on: 05/03/2025

Depressed and Dismissed – A Hard Lesson for a Hard Employer

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Employer v Employee: Can You Use Evidence Obtained under Threat of Prosecution?

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Published on: 04/03/2025

he SCA upheld the confessions' admissibility in the civil case, distinguishing it from criminal proceedings. The court found the employer's actions permissible, noting no physical threats or illegalities. While such threats might be problematic in other contexts, they didn't constitute unlawful duress in this specific instance.

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