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On 26 February 2025, the Essential Services Committee designated certain port services as essential in terms of section 71 of the Labour Relations Act. The application was instituted by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the operating divisions of Transnet SOC Ltd. CTH acted on behalf of the TNPA and TPT.
On 26 February 2025, the Essential Services Committee designated certain port services as essential in terms of section 71 of the Labour Relations Act. The application was instituted by the
On 26 February 2025, the Essential Services Committee designated certain...
While employees are entitled to postponements in a disciplinary hearing if they demonstrate good cause, there is a limit to how long an employee-driven delay can be justified. A recent decision of the Labour Court has raised the question of whether an employer may implement suspension without pay in the face of dilatory tactics occasioned by the employee.
While employees are entitled to postponements in a disciplinary hearing if they demonstrate good cause, there is a limit to how long an employee-driven delay can be justified. A recent
While employees are entitled to postponements in a disciplinary hearing...
On 30 August 2024, the Magistrates’ Court handed down judgment in Raborife Kedibone Pauline v Moeketsi MC and Another (Case No.: LP/TBZ/RC/21/2024). The judgment concerned an exception raised by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), the second defendant in the matter, relating to whether a trade union can be held vicariously liable for the actions of a shop steward.
On 30 August 2024, the Magistrates’ Court handed down judgment in Raborife Kedibone Pauline v Moeketsi MC and Another (Case No.: LP/TBZ/RC/21/2024). The judgment concerned an exception raised by the
On 30 August 2024, the Magistrates’ Court handed down judgment...
On 8 October 2024, the Labour Court handed down judgment in ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa. The applicant, ArcelorMittal, sought to review and set aside an essential services designation that its blast furnaces and coke batteries do not constitute an essential service. The issue concerned the meaning of the phrase “the whole or any part of the population” as it is stated in the definition of Essential Service in the LRA.
On 8 October 2024, the Labour Court handed down judgment in ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa. The applicant, ArcelorMittal, sought to review and
On 8 October 2024, the Labour Court handed down judgment...
Against the backdrop of current affairs in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, co-founder of CTH, discusses the role of mediators during the world’s largest conflicts.
Against the backdrop of current affairs in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, co-founder of CTH, discusses the role of mediators during the world’s largest conflicts.
Against the backdrop of current affairs in Gaza, Sudan and...
Polygraph testing is a common tool utilised by employers to investigate suspected misconduct and maintain discipline in the workplace.
Polygraph testing is a common tool utilised by employers to investigate suspected misconduct and maintain discipline in the workplace.
Polygraph testing is a common tool utilised by employers to...
Navigating the Legal Complexities of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in South Africa.
Navigating the Legal Complexities of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in South Africa.
Navigating the Legal Complexities of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in...
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism is routinely invoked to silence legitimate criticism of the State of Israel.
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism is routinely invoked to silence legitimate criticism of the State of Israel.
Untangling the Complexity: Understanding 'Recurring and Ongoing' Labour Disputes in Light of Recent Judgments.
Untangling the Complexity: Understanding 'Recurring and Ongoing' Labour Disputes in Light of Recent Judgments.
Untangling the Complexity: Understanding 'Recurring and Ongoing' Labour Disputes in...
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