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Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

Struck out | When a union fails to give a valid strike notice

By David Short | Director In the matter Road Accident Fund v National Union of Metalworkers of SA Others the Labour Court highlights the technical nature of strike action and the consequences which may follow where the Court is not satisfied that the preemptory...

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Toward Triage for Fraudulent Claims

Toward Triage for Fraudulent Claims

By Julia Penn | Director Safeguarding Healthcare and Insurance Against Medico-Legal Risks South Africa’s healthcare sector faces an unprecedented surge in fraudulent medico-legal claims, now totalling R30 billion in suspect cases under investigation by the Special...

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Fishing outside the scope of the Pre-Arbitration Minute

Fishing outside the scope of the Pre-Arbitration Minute

By David Short and Ciara Pillay In a recent ruling, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in Mbeje and Others v Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal and Others [2024] ZALAC underscored the importance of respecting the boundaries set in a Pre-Arbitration Minute. Much like...

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When travel benefits end

When travel benefits end

By Ephraim Lehutso and Ciara Pillay The Legal Ruling on SARS's Travel Allowance Policy In a significant recent judgment, the Labour Court provided important clarity on the removal of an employment benefit in the case Public Servants Association of South Africa and 490...

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Just a spoonful of sugar | When guessing doesn’t pay

Just a spoonful of sugar | When guessing doesn’t pay

By David Short and Ciara Pillay In a recent Labour Court decision, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Godfrey Makaloi and 2 Others, the complexities of workplace misconduct were brought into focus when a seemingly minor incident escalated into a legal battle. The case,...

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Triumph for employee rights in 197A transfer case

Triumph for employee rights in 197A transfer case

In a significant victory for a group of twelve employees, the Constitutional Court recently refused an application for leave to appeal in a case concerning the transfer of business as a going concern under Section 197A of the Labour Relations Act (LRA). This landmark...

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Takis Biltong: Guarding against trade mark snack attacks

Takis Biltong: Guarding against trade mark snack attacks

In South Africa few names evoke the savoury delight of biltong quite like Takis Biltong. This family-owned business, cherished by many for over four decades, recently found itself in a protracted legal tussle against international food giant Grupo Bimbo. But as...

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How can we address implicit bias in healthcare?

How can we address implicit bias in healthcare?

Implicit bias in healthcare is an issue on the rise. It isn't a new issue, though; it's just getting more attention on how to handle it. Whilst bias might be an unfortunate part of all our daily interactions, in healthcare, it can significantly impact our health and...

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