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The importance of the recognition of cultural beliefs in the workplace
Cultural beliefs in the workplace Issue in dispute Can an employee who has a genuine cultural belief that she should attend a training course unrelate...
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Let the litigation funder beware
Litigation funding agreement A litigation funding agreement is an agreement that provides for a non-party to finance a legal action on behalf of a lit...
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What’s really right? Corporate Social Responsibility as a legal obligation in ...
Corporate Social Responsibility Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility is no longer merely a “nice to have” as it finds itself refer...
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Employment equity: The importance of regional demographics
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 In terms of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 as amended (“EEA“) designated employers must implement a...
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The legalities of volunteering – understanding your options and obligations
“It’s in your hands to make the world a better place.” – Nelson Mandela 10 Legalities around volunteering Mandela Day has arrived, bringing wi...
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Incitement to strike
Inciting employees to commit misconduct When does the conduct of an employee amount to ‘incitement’ justifying disciplinary action? In order to di...
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How binding is a CCMA settlement agreement?
Written settlement agreement at the CCMA If an employee enters into a written settlement agreement at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and A...
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Protection of Personal Information Bill: What should you be asking?
In this Legal Brief we look at some of the questions that you should be asking yourself in light of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Infor...