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Mining terminology: the difference between “accepted”, “granted” “executed” and “registered”
4th May 2023 Four of the most common words that one hears in conjunction with mining rights, prospecting rights are “accepted“, “granted“, “executed” and... →
The danger of cutting and pasting provisions in your settlement agreements!
4th May 2023 On 21 February 2021, the Labour Appeal Court in Wheelwright v CP de Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd (2023) 44 ILJ 767 (LAC) found against an employer... →
A new chapter in the fight against gender-based violence?
17th April 2023 Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021 is Now Operational Following a relatively expedited legislative process, the Domestic Violence Amendment... →
What does a medical certificate prove?
11th April 2023 In the case of NEHAWU obo Matras v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others[1] Mr Matras (“the employee”), was employed by... →
What does it mean to give a “months’ notice?
11th April 2023 Generally, a contract of employment states that an employee must give a month’s notice or calendar month’s notice when he/she wishes to terminate... →
Who has territorial jurisdiction over labour disputes where there is a foreign element?
11th April 2023 Technology has contributed to a significant increase in global mobility, which has enabled the ability of organisations to transfer employees from... →
Energy Performance Certificate for commercial buildings
5th April 2023 On 13 January 2020, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published a draft Regulation for the Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy... →
Trust transparency as a means to combat money laundering: what should trustees know
5th April 2023 Concerns around money laundering and other illicit financial activities have been gaining traction over recent years, with authorities seemingly... →
