Kgodisho Phashe
Kgodisho Phashe is an Associate in our Employment Law practice. Kgodisho has experience in various aspects of litigation concerning Employment and Labour Law in forums such as the CCMA, BCCEI, MEIBC, NBCCI; Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court. He further has experience of providing up to date and relevant opinions to clients.
Kgodisho's sector specialities include employment litigation, individual labour law, collective bargaining, and Occupational Health and Safety in Mining and Minerals.

About Kgodisho
About Kgodisho
Kgodisho joined CDH as a Candidate Attorney in 2019. He was promoted to Associate Designate and thereafter to Associate in 2021. Kgodisho is an admitted Attorney and Notary.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
- Bcom (Law) (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
- LLB (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
- Registered with Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)
About Kgodisho
Kgodisho joined CDH as a Candidate Attorney in 2019. He was promoted to Associate Designate and thereafter to Associate in 2021. Kgodisho is an admitted Attorney and Notary.
Credentials
Education
- Bcom (Law) (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
- LLB (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
- Registered with Legal Practice Council
Memberships
- The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)
News

The over-sensitivities of an individual employee do not amount to harassment or unfair discrimination
In the recent decision of La Foy v Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others 1952/2017 , the Labour Court dismissed an application by an employee who sought relief...

2023 amendments to the CCMA Rules
On 21 April 2023, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) published amended Rules for CCMA proceedings (Rules). These Rules include several new additions...

Non-compliance with the Labour Court Rules and Practice Manual vs Access to Justice: A balancing exercise
In Greater Taung Local Municipality v South African Local Government Bargaining Council and others ZALAC 1 (16 January 2023), the employer sought to review an arbitration award but...

The first Labour Court judgment written in Sesotho – What is the future?
In the introduction to his judgment in Rahube v Rahube and Others 2019 (1) BCLR 125 (CC), Goliath AJ stated the following: “Batho botlhe ba tsetswe ba gololosegile le go lekalekana...

To stay or not to stay, in relation to the enforcement of default arbitration awards
Recently, in Denel SOC LTD v NUMSA obo Petersen , the Labour Court (LC) considered an urgent application to stay the enforcement of a default arbitration award which had been certified...

The EEA Amendments & Draft Regulations: Fines, liabilities and powers of the department
Employment Law Director Hedda Schensema and Associate Kgodisho Phashe discuss the sectoral numerical targets, compliance, and the fines and liabilities in terms of the Employment Equity...

Can an employee be dismissed for refusing to obey an instruction to work overtime?
Recently the labour court handed down a judgment in which it had to consider whether dismissal for insubordination was an appropriate sanction for employees who refused to obey an...

Firefighter injured on Duty – A closer look into inherent job requirements and reasonable accommodation
Recently, the Constitutional Court decided the case of Adam Damons v City of Cape Town, where an employee firefighter who was injured at work and sustained a disability (as a result...

The effect a of resignation on the employment relationship
Kgodisho Phashe, Associate in our Employment Law practice joined Smile FM to discuss the effect of a resignation on the employment relationship, and what happens if an employee changes...

Code of Good Conduct on the Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace
Kgodisho Phashe, Associate in our Employment Law Practice unpacks practical steps for employers to take in order to comply with the Code of Good Conduct on the Elimination of Harassment...