What is harassment and how would you go about getting a protection order in South Africa? This QuickLaw guide offers information on the harassment act.

Prescription is when a debt (for example, obligation to pay money) is extinguished after a period of time. Get an overview of the most important information about prescription and debt law via this QuickLaw guide.

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.

What is an eviction and when may a person be evicted from the property s/he is staying on? Read about the procedure that must be followed during evictions here.

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.

Contributory negligence occurs where the negligence of all the parties is considered, and the damages may be apportioned (divided) by the amount each party’s negligence contributed to the damages. The Apportionment of Damages Act regulates this.

What is an administration order and who can apply for it? Learn more about administration orders by reading this LegalWise QuickLaw guide.