Manager loses reinstatement bid

A Cape Town operations manager who was dismissed after swearing at a female subordinate and physically grabbing her during a heated workplace confrontation has lost his bid to have the dismissal overturned.

Liquidated private school allegedly ‘hijacked’

Parents of pupils at a private school owned by a liquidated company continued to send their children to the institution’s three campuses, unaware they were ‘hijacked’ by three other companies.

Workplace raids under scrutiny

Social media clips show­ing labour inspec­tions at small busi­nesses have raised ques­tions about how far inspect­ors can go and whether politi­cians, the pub­lic or act­iv­ists can take part in work­place raids.

Woolworths supervisor wins dismissal appeal

A long-serving Woolworths supervisor who was dismissed for referring to cashiers as ‘dumb’ has won her job back after the Labour Appeal Court in Durban ruled the dismissal was excessively harsh for a single workplace remark, reports IoL.

Unions threaten legal action over UIF crisis

Organised labour has again urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to place the UIF and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Fund (Compensation Fund) under administration or new management, citing rampant corruption and dysfunction, reports News24.

Bill proposes R1m fine for illegally hiring foreigners

Employers who fail to comply with proposed legislation on the employment of foreign nationals in SA could face fines of up to R1m, reports News24.

Ceppwawu administrator asks Concourt to block his removal

Chartered accountant and senior business rescue practitioner Sipho Sono has approached the Constitutional Court to prevent his removal by a lower court as administrator of the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu).

Shoprite Checkers loses CCMA ruling review

The Labour Court (Durban) has dismissed an application by Shoprite Checkers to overturn a CCMA ruling that found the dismissal of long-serving employee Thandeka Mabel Ngcobo substantively unfair.

Warning over falsified qualifications

A legal expert has reminded those looking to work in SA of the legal consequences of lying on their CVs, which range from workplace disciplinary action to criminal charges.

Judge reinstates worker accused of 'white racist' slur

In a ground-breaking judgment, the Labour Appeal Court found calling someone a ‘white racist’ does not, in itself, constitute racism, reports The Star.

Teacher falsely accused of sexual misconduct reinstated

A Western Cape teacher has been vindicated after an arbitration ruling cleared her of sexual misconduct allegations that were later admitted by the learner to have been part of a ‘sick game’.

ConCourt provides clarity on protected strike damages claim

The Labour Court has no jurisdiction to decide a claim for compensation for loss linked to conduct that occurs during a protected strike, the Constitutional Court ruled yesterday.

Dismissal of mechanic over gearbox damage upheld

The Labour Court (Gqeberha) has ruled in favour of Algoa Bus Company, overturning an earlier arbitration decision that deemed the dismissal of a seasoned mechanic substantively unfair after his gearbox servicing cost the company R490 000.

ConCourt makes significant ruling on constructive dismissal

In a significant judgment that has taken the Constitutional Court over 18 months to deliver, it has ruled that an employee cannot succeed in a claim for constructive dismissal based merely on an anticipation that their working conditions will become intolerable.

Goverment seeks legal view on maternity leave ruling

The government has asked for legal advice on the implementation of the Constitutional Court judgment granting parents, regardless of gender, equal access to four months and 10 days of parental leave.

Misa wins interdict against Motus

The SA Retail division of JSE-listed automotive group Motus has been interdicted from unilaterally changing the terms and conditions of employment of 232 members of the Motor Industry Staff Association (Misa).

Pension Funds Adjudicator rules in widow's favour

A widow is seeking the death benefit due following her spouse’s passing, alleging the Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union pension fund has failed to finalise her claim, reports The Star.

Shop stewards fired for using the word ‘mpimping’

A court has upheld the dismissal of two union shop stewards who sent fellow workers a WhatsApp message urging them to ‘stop mpimping’, finding that the term is ‘patently threatening’.

Union seeks to interdict Motus over cost cutting measures

Motus, SA’s largest vehicle show­room, is headed for a legal show­down with its employ­ees over plans to slash salar­ies by up to 30% in a big cut­back on bene­fits, reports Business Day.

Landmark judgment limits employer control

Contractual clauses preventing employees from seeking alternative employment are unenforceable and contrary to public policy.