Before treating an ill employee’s absence as misconduct or abscondment, employers should check for incapacity. We unpack the 2026 Matjiu Labour Court judgment and set out five steps for a fair process.
Who qualifies for family responsibility leave under section 27 of the BCEA, which events count, how many days employees get and the proof employers can request.
When employers can ask for a medical certificate under section 23 of the BCEA, who may issue one, and the checks that help you spot a fake sick note.
How sick leave works under the BCEA: the 36-month sick-leave cycle, how many paid sick days employees get, and when an employer can require a medical certificate.
Discover which labour law documents South African employers are legally required or strongly advised to keep.
Understand who may represent an employee at the CCMA, when lawyers and trade union representatives are permitted, and what employers should know about Rule 25.
Many workplace disputes can be prevented or better managed before they reach the CCMA. Discover practical steps employers can take to strengthen workplace processes and reduce labour dispute risk.
Employment Equity requirements are changing in 2026. Discover what the 50-employee threshold, measurable targets, deregistration and compliance certificates mean for South African employers.
Misconduct, poor performance and incapacity may create similar workplace problems, but they require different responses. Employers must identify the cause before selecting a process.
Before dismissing an employee, employers should check the reason, procedure and workplace records needed to support a fair dismissal.