by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jul 28, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“…the threat of disciplinary action can be held as a sword of Damocles over the heads of employees …” (Supreme Court of Appeal) The Labour Court’s recent reinstatement of a dismissed whistleblower has confirmed that our laws will robustly protect anyone...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 25, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law, Intellectual Property
“All’s fair in love and war, but not in business.” (Modern twist on the old proverb) Your business is flying after years of hard work and personal sacrifice. Suddenly, your most trusted employees resign and set up in direct opposition to you. The speed...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Apr 28, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Mar 2, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each “ordinary hour worked” has been increased from 1 March 2026 by 5% from R28,79 per hour to R30,23 per hour. Domestic workers: Assuming a work month of 22 days x 8 hours per day, R30,23 per hour equates to R241,84 per day or...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 27, 2026 | Employment and Labour Law
“Sexual harassment is the most heinous conduct that plagues the workplace.” (Extract from the judgment below) Our courts have no tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace, stressing that, at its core, it is concerned with power dynamics at work. A recent Labour...
by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Nov 25, 2025 | Employment and Labour Law
“The employer shall ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that all persons who may be directly affected by his activities are not thereby exposed to hazards to their health or safety.” (Occupational Health and Safety Act) The season of goodwill, holidays,...
