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Employers’ beware: not every positive test warrants a dismissal, even where a zero tolerance policy is in place
20th October 2025 When it comes to workplace policies on alcohol and drugs, some employers adopt a zero-tolerance stance. However, caution must be exercised in the... →
Cutting the baby in half – when equality meets reality: Paid maternity leave after Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour
20th October 2025 The Constitutional Court’s recent judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (CCT 308/23) [2025] ZACC 20 has... →
Not every taxpayer mistake qualifies – Sars clarifies what counts as a “Readily Apparent Undisputed Error”
17th October 2025 Taxpayers often assume that any assessment error can be swiftly corrected under section 93(1)(d) of the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011... →
Are all parents created equal: The Constitutional Court confirms the invalidity of legislation relating to forms of parental leave
17th October 2025 In the recent highly anticipated Constitutional Court judgment of Van Wyk and Others v The Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (CCT... →
A work-from-home legacy of Covid-19 – return to office directions must be reasonable
16th October 2025 Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees whose duties allow for it, continue to work from home either on a permanent or hybrid basis. However,... →
The next phase of Employment Equity Compliance: Preparing for January 2026
16th October 2025 The clock is ticking towards January 2026, when designated employers will be assessed against sectoral targets applicable to their industry.... →
Delinquency: The corporate reckoning of directors
16th October 2025 The Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) decision in Msibithi Investments and Others v African Legend Investment and Others [2025] ZASCA 61 is a crisp... →
When Tariffs Backfire: Fuelling the Fake Goods Trade
16th October 2025 In recent years, the world has seen the global supply chain impacted by the implementation of tariffs by various countries. While the intention... →
Outdated Sars security details could lock South African expatriates out of the system
15th October 2025 Many South Africans living abroad do not realise that outdated contact information such as old mobile numbers or inactive email addresses on the... →
Green Building: South Africa's Lifeline for a Struggling Construction Sector
14th October 2025 South Africa's construction industry is in a tough spot. Output shrank by 4.2% in 2024, capping a decade-long slide that began around 2009, with... →
