by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Apr 5, 2021 | News
“…an employee who gives short notice in violation of the contract … may be obliged to serve out the notice period” (Quoted in the judgment below)It’s an age-old workplace dodge – threatened with a disciplinary hearing and fearing a guilty verdict, an employee...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Feb 25, 2021 | News
“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security” (Personal Finance Expert Suze Orman)When you buy or sell your “Home Sweet Home”, particularly for the first time, the process can seem complicated, the terminology confusing, and...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Feb 2, 2021 | News
“7,000 people have already been arrested for not wearing masks and most of them now have criminal records” (Police Minister Bheki Cele in mid-January)We all know that wearing a face mask is the right and the safe thing to do, but it is also a legal requirement – and...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Nov 30, 2020 | News
“Who acts in haste repents at leisure” (Aesop)Our Festive Season is always a busy time for property sales, and this year should be no different – pent up demand, increased affordability, relocations, record low interest rates and availability of bonds are all...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Nov 20, 2020 | News
“People are entitled to walk our streets without having to fear being attacked by dogs and, where such attacks occur, they should in most circumstances be able to look to the owner of the dog for recompense” (extract from judgment below)Dog owners (in fact owners of...
