Archive for April 2025
Underlying cause in a section 197 transfer? Labour Appeal Court clarifies
The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in Zeda Car Leasing (Pty) Ltd t/a Avis Fleet v Belinda Perlee (JA01/24) provides further clarification on the interpretation of section 197 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1996 (LRA). This matter concerned a dispute over whether employees of Avis Fleet, who were dismissed following a restructuring…
Read MoreNavigating occupational health and safety in the digital economy
The digitalisation of labour has become increasingly prevalent, necessitating a review of occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols and standards. Employers and employees face unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities in the digital workplace. On 25 March 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour released a guide titled “What Every Employer and Employee Should Know…
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