Retrenchment

Retrenchment is a form of dismissal due to no fault of the employee, it is a process whereby the employer reviews its business needs in order to increase profits or limit losses, which leads to reducing its employees
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Strikes and Lock-outs

To strike is the refusal to work, the slowing down of work or the obstruction of work by employees (“strikers”) and takes place to resolve a dispute between the employees and their employer.
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Being Employed

What is a contract of employment and what are the terms and conditions usually contained therein? Learn about contracts of employment and the duties of an employee and employer in an employment relationship in this QuickLaw guide.
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Dismissals

A dismissal is when a contract of employment between an employer and employee is terminated by the employer. In other words, against the will of the employee. Get an overview of the law surrounding labour practice and unfair dismissals by reading this QuickLaw guide.
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Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

The Unemployment Insurance Fund in South Africa offers short-term financial assistance to people who become unemployed. This QuickLaw guide contains information related to your rights and the UIF.
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Workplace Injuries

In terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (“COIDA”), the Compensation Fund (“Fund”) provides compensation to employees who become disabled due to work-related injuries or due to contracting a disease in the course of their work.
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Domestic Worker Employment

The Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Worker Sector, falls under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”) and provides guidance on aspects relating to the employment relationship, such as leave, remuneration and so on. This QuickLaw will provide some guidance on the general aspects around domestic worker employment.
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