Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line

Employment and Labour Law

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.

As 1 December Looms, Here’s What AARTO Means for Motorists and Employers

Employment and Labour Law, General Interest, Road Traffic

“Forewarned is forearmed.” (Wise old proverb) Government keeps assuring us that the long-delayed AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) system will finally begin its full national rollout on 1 December 2025. Is this another false start or the real thing this time? There have been so many false starts to AARTO over the last…

Employers and Employees Take Note: New Earnings Threshold from 1 April 2025

Employment and Labour Law

From 1 April 2025, the earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) will increase, impacting not only the BCEA but also employee protections under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Equity Act (EEA).  Broadly speaking, employees earning less than the threshold amount are entitled to stronger labour protections. The new threshold  The threshold…