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Thato Makoaba is an Associate in our Employment Law practice.
 
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thato.makoaba@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
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Lock-out legitimised: The legality of lock-outs in negotiating employee benefits
Employment Law

Lock-out legitimised: The legality of lock-outs in negotiating employee benefits

In the recent case of South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) obo Members v Phala N.O and Others 2 BLLR 176 (LAC) the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) confirmed...
A new era for traditional healers: A step towards formalisation and regulation
Employment Law

A new era for traditional healers: A step towards formalisation and regulation

In a significant step towards formalising the practice of traditional healing in South Africa, the Traditional Health Professional Regulations, 2024 (Regulations) were published in...
Beyond status: Parameters of section 198D of the LRA, and competent relief for current and former employees
Employment Law

Beyond status: Parameters of section 198D of the LRA, and competent relief for current and former employees

Section 198D of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) contains general provisions applicable to sections 198A to 198C, and vests the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and...
Is any agreement capable of enforcement under the Labour Relations Act?
Employment Law

Is any agreement capable of enforcement under the Labour Relations Act?

Under section 158(1)(c) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), the Labour Court has jurisdiction to, inter alia , make an arbitration award or any settlement agreement an order...
Automatically unfair dismissal for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine? The Labour Court’s first decision
Employment Law

Automatically unfair dismissal for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine? The Labour Court’s first decision

The law regarding automatically unfair dismissals is trite and has been tested by our courts on various occasions. Recently, however, in the case of Burton Maasdorp v University of...

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Should a sick note from a traditional healer be recognised at work
Employment Law

Should a sick note from a traditional healer be recognised at work

Thato Makoaba, Associate in the Employment Law practice, recently joined Asanda Beda on Channel Africa to discuss 'Should a sick note from a traditional healer be recognised at work?'

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