COVID-19 has resulted in many emotional, physical and psychological issues, for example, the issue of job security, retrenchments, the loss of loved ones, financial difficulties, dealing with the aftereffects of COVID, the loss of income and most importantly, the uncertainty of the future. Employees are struggling to deal with their personal problems, and employers are faced with insolent and disrespectful employees. The fact that they are not in the position to solve their personal problems...

As winter creeps in, employers are faced with the dilemma of having to discipline employees who were sleeping whilst on duty. Even though there are but a few things as rejuvenating as a “power nap”, most employers would agree that only a few things reek of unprofessionalism as much as an employee who is sleeping on duty. But the question remains, is it possible to dismiss an employee who was caught sleeping on duty. In terms of the Labour Relations Act, it is inappropriate to dismiss an...

The guidelines will be effective from 01 July 2021 and will have a major effect on the restrictive service and repair plans often brought against consumers in South Africa. As owners of new vehicles, we are often forced into making use of specific vehicle manufacture's service centres, repair shops and service plans. When we, as consumers, use independent service centres, the manufacturers void their warranties. The guidelines as set out by the Competition Commission will allow many changes,...