Legal Insight

Not every difficult manager is a workplace bully, and not every uncomfortable workplace is an unlawful one. But where exactly does the law draw the line?
A 2023 Labour Court judgment tackles that question head-on, with important lessons for both employers and employees. If you’ve ever wondered whether a harassment claim would succeed against your employer, or whether your management style exposes your business to legal risk, the answer may surprise you.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from

“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no

“The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his

“Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” (Ed Asner, actor with a great sense of humour!) A game-changing

“There’s no trust, no faith, no honesty in men.” (William Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet) A recent Labour Court decision

“When cognitive capacities are the focus, the 70s are the new 50s.” (IMF) Fake news articles suggesting that South Africa

“The legal principles, as I understand them, do not confer on me the powers of Father Christmas. I cannot rescue

It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the practical and legal differences between permanent and fixed term employment