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20 May 2013
                       
 
 
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09 Apr 2013
 
 
Is your restraint of trade enforceable against your employees?
BKM ATTORNEYS
At the time of entering into an employment relationship, the last thing on an employee’s or employer’s mind is the relationship ending. As an employer your priority is to protect your...
 
 
07 Nov 2012
 
Proposed amendments to organisational rights in the Labour Relations Act
BKM ATTORNEYS
Section 14 of the LRA describes a representative trade union, as a trade union or two or more trade unions acting jointly, that have members as majority of the employees employed by an employer in...
 
 
02 Nov 2012
 
 
 
Labour brokers important for construction, engineering sectors, says attorney
Engineering and construction law
Labour brokers and temporary employment services have an important role to play in South Africa, provided that they are regulated, says BKM Attorneys candidate attorney Lauren Hastie. With many...
 
 
07 Aug 2012
 
How to cancel your fixed-term contract in terms of the CPA
Bouwer Kobeli Morabe
Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) limits the duration of a fixed term agreement to 24 (twenty four) months. However, unlike many other provisions of the CPA,...
 
 
10 Jul 2012
 
 
 
How to protect yourself from unwanted direct marketing
BKM ATTORNEYS
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“the Act”) has provided the consumer with a variety of rights. Among these rights is the consumer’s right to privacy which includes the right to...
 
 
31 May 2012
 
Freedom of expression versus the right to dignity
BKM ATTORNEYS
Can an artist paint what he chooses? Can the media report on anything? While it is impossible to give these rights the depth they deserve we provide an objective and brief description of the...
 
 
04 May 2012
 
The Consumer Protection Act 68, 2008 and consequences for suppliers
BKM ATTORNEYS
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) came into effect on 1 April 2011 and it provides significant protection to the consumer, but what does this mean for the supplier?
 
 
30 Nov 2011
 
The Consumer Protection Act and lease agreements
BKM ATTORNEYS
The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the “CPA”) has been in effect since 1 May 2011 and has been the source of much debate. In terms of its relevance to lease agreements, the Landlord is...
 
 
20 Apr 2011
 
Dismissed for being pregnant
BOUWER KOBELI MORABE
When you finally relay your good news of pregnancy to your employer you should receive a joyous response with best wishes. Unfortunately this is often not the case and instead there are feelings of...
 
 
24 Mar 2011
 
To Ban or not to Ban Labour Brokers in South Africa
BOUWER KOBELI MORABE ATTORNEYS
Due to the recent recession and our volatile economy, a-typical types of employment have become a trend. Employers are finding it more economical to procure workers through temporary employment...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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