Employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty

Weeding out the fraudsters: Misrepresentation of qualifications

The South African employment landscape is littered with employees who have misrepresented their qualifications to achieve a higher status or make more money by being appointed to positions for which they would not have been eligible without thosequalifications. 

The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2023

Trusts and suretyship: Is consent from a majority of trustees enough for a trust to conclude an agreement?

In the decision of Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys v Abraham Johannes de Witt N O and Others (1270/2021) ZASCA, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to determine whether the court a quo was correct in finding that a resolution taken by the majority of a trust’s trustees was sufficient to authorise the conclusion of a deed of suretyship in favour of a thirdparty. 

The Competition Authority of Kenya imposes the highest penalty in history for anti-competitive behaviour

On 23 August 2023, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) made a landmark announcement, revealing its imposition of a record penalty on nine (9) steel manufacturers totalling KES 338,848,427.89, the highest fine the CAK has meted out to date for engaging in price fixing and output restriction. In addition to the financial penalties, the CAK has mandated these companies to cease any participation in anti-competitive activities going forward. It has also required them to establish robust competition compliance programs to ensure adherence to fair market practices.

Employer Defamation - Can an employee be defamed during a workplace investigation?

Employers and managers need to be cautious with statements and correspondence circulated during the course of an investigation or disciplinary process, as the publication of these may constitute defamation.

CDH extends a warm welcome to Lydia Owuor, our latest Partner addition in Nairobi

Lydia joins us as a distinguished advocate and seasoned commercial real estate professional, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and accomplishments.