Recipients of event invitations are advised to exercise caution to avoid being scammed into registering to attend a fraudulent event.
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South Africa: A work-from-home legacy of Covid-19 – return to office directions must be reasonable
A recent Labour Court judgment confirms an important that return to office instructions must be reasonable and should follow consultation.
Continue readingInternational Employment Lawyer: Guide to Pay Transparency for 2025 – South African chapter
A team of Bowmans lawyers wrote the South African chapter in the International Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Pay Transparency for 2025.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Beware of jumping the due date – the importance of a health and safety investigation before adjusting a pregnant employee’s work conditions
The Labour Court recently found that placing an employee on extended unpaid maternity leave was unfair discrimination.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Section 189: A holistic retrenchment playbook for employers
A recent Labour Court judgment serves as a useful reminder of some of the key principles when it comes to the fairness of a retrenchment.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill will need amendments to encourage investment
The Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, released for public comment, may deter investment if introduced in its current form.
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