Former Liberty manager and adviser must delete defamatory posts
The proper channels for resolving employment-related grievances are the statutory dispute-resolution bodies, not social media, says the High Court.
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Terms of a restraint of trade must be clearly set out
Three recent judgments in employment disputes underscore that courts will enforce only those restraint-of-trade clauses that are drafted with precision, protect a genuine employer interest, and strike a fair balance between competition and individual freedom
Equity targets spark fears of ‘unjust’ penalties for employers
The DA’s court challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act highlights not only constitutional questions but also the risk that inflexible sectoral targets and under-resourced bureaucracy will penalise even deserving employers.
Dismissal may void restraint of trade, says Labour Court
A recent judgment suggests employers may lose the right to enforce restraints of trade when they terminate staff for misconduct.
How the new employment equity rules impact your business
Moonstone Compliance’s webinar will provide practical guidance on aligning your employment equity plan with the amendments to the Act.
New draft code on dismissals: what employers need to know
The guidelines provide for more flexibility, particularly for small businesses, while redefining how issues such as misconduct and poor performance are handled.
ConCourt divided over employers’ right to dismiss post-retirement employees
Can an employer rely on section 187(2)(b) of the Labour Relations Act when dismissing an employee who has worked beyond the normal or agreed retirement age?
Restraint of trade binding on a consultant, High Court finds
The classification of a person as a consultant is not determinative in deciding whether a restraint of trade applies.
Agreement can’t override an FSP’s duty to initiate debarment proceedings
The High Court rules on a former employee’s contention that the FSP’s notice of intention to debar was a breach of their settlement agreement.
High Court rules against financial firm in restraint of trade dispute
The FSP failed to prove the existence of a protectable or that the restraint had been breached.
Only days left to book for Moonstone’s webinar on restraint of trade agreements
How to use restraint of trade and confidentiality agreements to protect your business’s proprietary interests and competitive edge.
No-cost webinar on managing ill health and sick leave in the workplace
Moonstone Compliance will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and approach individuals who are incapacitated.
No-cost webinar on managing ill health and sick leave in the workplace
Moonstone Compliance will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and approach individuals who are incapacitated.
