Anli Bezuidenhout

Certificates of Compliance and Harassment Awards

In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcasts, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice unpack the growing importance of Certificates of Compliance under...

Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

Our dynamic Employment Law experts, Anli Bezuidenhout (Director), along with Lee Masuku and Leila Moosa (Senior Associates), were recently featured on Cape Talk, Fine Music Radio,...

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

This analysis examines the contentious issue of double jeopardy in employment law, particularly when an employer seeks to impose further disciplinary action on the same set of facts.

Webinar Recording | Safe spaces for teaching: Legal protections for educators in the workplace

Every educator has the right to work in an environment free from violence, harassment, and discrimination. Research shows that educator-targeted bullying and misconduct can erode trust between...

Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour

The Constitutional Court has declared the parental leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution.

Constitutional Court redefines parental leave: Key implications for employers and professionals

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered its landmark judgmentin Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment andLabour ZACC 20.  As South Africa’s highest court, its decision...

Webinar Recording | The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissals

This important update of the Code of Good Practice on Dismissals refines and clarifies the standards governing dismissal in the workplace, with modifications to both the structure...

The right to disconnect in South African employment law

In this episode of CDH Conversations, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice, discuss the right to disconnect in employment law, highlighting international...

Labour Appeal Court recognises material error of law as a standalone ground for review

In a significant judgment, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in NBCRFLI v Intermodal Cargo Solutions (Pty) Ltd 46 ILJ 1679 (LAC) confirmed that a material error of law by an arbitrator...

Webinar Recording | Beyond the smile: Emojis, communication and misinterpretation in the modern workplace

Emojis have become a common feature in digital communication but what happens when their meaning is misinterpreted in professional settings?

Webinar Recording | Protecting schools and learners in a digital age: Tackling cyberbullying and understanding your legal responsibilities

As private schools increasingly adopt online teaching and learning platforms, students are spending more time engaged in digital social interactions as well as social media.

Jurisdiction in cross-border employment disputes: A clarification by the Labour Court

With some businesses and entities moving towards an increasingly globalised workforce, questions surrounding jurisdiction in labour disputes involving employees working abroad for...

Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector – Part 2

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we gathered a powerhouse panel of women in law to discuss the evolving role of women in the African legal sector.

Does being (falsely) accused of racism amount to unfair discrimination?

Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) prohibits unfair discrimination and provides that harassment of an employee is a form of unfair discrimination.

Inconsistent application: A roadblock to enforcing restraint agreements

To enforce a restraint of trade agreement, it must be reasonable. The recent decision of Altron Nexus (Pty) Ltd v Fowler and Another (2024/112022) ZALCJHB 507 (6 December 2024) turned...

The dangers of social media use in the workplace

Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made in artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier...

Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination?

Can paying your employees the same wage or salary amount to unfair discrimination? What does one have to prove in order to satisfy the court that such an allegation indeed constitutes...

Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace

Advancements in technological gadgets such as smart phones and laptops, as well as the recent breakthroughs made with artificial intelligence, have undoubtedly made our lives easier...

Webinar recording | Social media and the workplace

Our experts discuss when conduct on social media has a bearing on the workplace.

Flexible working practices: Balancing business needs and employee preference

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown regulations that followed, most workplaces implemented traditional norms in relation to regulating working hours. Employees were expected...

Boardrooms not court rooms

Boardrooms are not court rooms! In today's podcast, Anli Bezuidenhout and Malesela Letwaba discuss the differences, advantages, disadvantages, and application of formal disciplinary...

Boardrooms are not courts: The decriminalised approach to workplace discipline

Misconduct is inevitable in every workplace, but not each instance of misconduct is always addressed as the disciplinary process can feel overwhelming.

"All parents of whatever stripe": Changing the landscape of parental and maternity leave

On 25 October 2023, the Gauteng High Court per Sutherland DJP handed down judgment declaring the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 ("BCEA") relating...

A Changing Workplace: Diversity, Retention and Flexibility

Employment Law experts hosted a webinar titled - A Changing Workplace: Diversity, Retention and Flexibility.

Do employers need to retrench fixed-term employees at the end of their contracts?

In Dumisani Yeko v Red Mining South Deep ( Pty ) Ltd (LC) JS633/18 , the employer dismissed the fixed-term employee following the termination of the tender rail contract awarded to...

WEBINAR RECORDING | The new code on violence and sexual harassment

WEBINAR RECORDING | From disaster to recovery: The time to act is now

As we transition out of the National State of Disaster, we are stepping into the oft-proclaimed "new normal".

Webinar Recording | 2021 Annual Employment Law Webinar

A year and a half into the pandemic and the "workplace" remains an evolving concept. In the CDH Employment Annual Webinar that took place on 16 September 2021, we explored what is...

Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in the Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss mandatory vaccinations in the workplace. She explains the importance for employers to conduct...

Disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace

Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in our Employment Law practice joined Channel Africa to discuss the disciplining of employees for activities outside of the workplace. She explains that...

COVID-19 mandatory vaccine policy

Anli Bezuidenhout, Director in our Employment Law practice joined Cape Talk to discuss the directive that was issued regarding the COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policies. She explains...

Drinking alcohol during working hours at home

Senior Associate, Anli Bezuidenhout joined Radio Sonder Grense to discuss drinking alcohol during working hours at while working from home.

Returning to the office in Level 1 of lockdown

Anli Bezuidenhout, Senior Associate in our Employment Law practice joined Lotus FM to discuss returning to the office during Level 1 of lockdown.

Labour Appeal Court’s recent judgment which pertains to the business rescue of SAA

Tobie Jordaan, Director and Head of the Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency Sector and Anli Bezuidenhout, Senior Associate in the Employment practice discuss the Labour Appeal...

Business Rescue and retrenchments during COVID-19

Listen as we discuss business rescue and retrenchments during COVID-19

Sick leave and concerns around COVID-19 in the workplace

Senior Associate, Anli Bezuidenhout in the Employment practice joined Benito Vergotine on Smile 90.4 FM to discuss sick leave and concerns around COVID- 19 in the workplace.

What constitutes sexual harassment

Employment Senior Associate, Anli Bezuidenhout, joined Channel Africa to look at what constitutes sexual harassment, how employers can protect employees from this type of discrimination...