Director
Bongani Masuku is a Director in our Employment Law practice. He focuses on all aspects of employment and labour law.
Bongani Masuku joined Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a Director in 2020.
Bongani has experience in advising employers on dealing with collective and individual labour law and has been involved in major litigation in various labour law dispute resolution tribunals.
Bongani Masuku, Director in our Employment Law practice, discussed human rights in the workplace, and what employers need to be mindful of so to not discriminate.
Bongani Masuku, Director in the Employment Law practice joined eNCA to discuss the implications of drinking on the job whilst working from home. He explains the obligations of employers and employees responsibilities arising from the continued applicability of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; the provisions of the LRA and Contracts of Employment during the National Lockdown
CDH Conversations Podcast hosted Director Bongani Masuku and Associate Tshepiso Rasetlola from the Employment Law Practice, where they discussed the general principles of retrenchments and, how it affects fixed-term contract employees.
In terms of section 145 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, a litigant's failure to prosecute a timeously launched review application, may result in the review application being archived, or deemed withdrawn. A question that often arises is whether the Labour Court has jurisdiction to dismiss a review application that is deemed withdrawn in terms of the Practice Manual. Previously, the Labour Court was of the view that it does not have jurisdiction, but a recent judgment has expressed a view that the Labour Court has the discretion to dismiss a review application that is deemed withdrawn.
Bongani Masuku Director in our Employment Law practice, joined Bruce Whitfield on Radio 702 to discuss the possibility of employees being disciplined for criminal activities whilst they are off duty. He explains the disciplinary process that could ensue if a link can be established between the off-duty conduct and the employment relationship or if the conduct can be said to bring the employer's name into disrepute.
Bongani Masuku, Director in our Employment Law practice joined SA FM to provide clarity on COVID-19 and how danger allowances, in terms of the Public service Act and the Ministerial Directive issued in terms of that Act, could apply. He explains the current legal framework, with reference to the Occupational Health and Safety and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Acts in South Africa in light of the SAMWU demand for danger pay for State Employees working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
