Pros and cons of a shorter work week

Flood risk in Kenyan real estate

As the murky floodwaters swallowed her compound, a lone woman perched on the roof of her bungalow in Athi River, clutching her belongings and waiting to be rescued. This haunting image, splashed across the pages of a local daily newspaper, is a stark reminder of the rising flood risks in Kenyan real estate.

Costly negligence: Employee ordered to pay damages for contract breach and financial harm

In a landmark ruling in Mogale and Another v National Health Laboratory Services (JS958/2019) ZALCJHB 362 (13 September 2024), the Labour Court awarded damages in favour of the National Health Laboratory Services in the amount of R22,477,891.70. This decision marks a significant victory in holding executives accountable for their actions and highlights the importance of fiduciary responsibility by senioremployees. 

Youth Day reflections | The silent struggle of South Africa's youth today

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Jean Ewang and Lee Masuku from CDH’s Employment Law Department delve into the pressing issue of youth unemployment in South Africa.

JILB - Women and Juniors in Law & Banking - Business Rescue Seminar

Does a time-bar challenge negate an adjudicator’s jurisdiction to determine a referred dispute?

Adjudication serves as a crucial dispute resolution tool in South African construction contracts, offering a rapid, interim solution to keep projects moving amid disagreements. Increasingly integrated into major construction agreements, adjudication decisions are legally binding until overturned by arbitration, litigation or mutual agreement.

”Piece work” is covered by the National Minimum Wage Act

The preamble to the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (Act) recognises the need to eradicate poverty and inequality in the national labour market. In addition, a stated purpose of the Act is to protect workers from unreasonably low wages by ensuring that they at least receive the prevailing national minimum wage (NMW).