by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder sprees. In both cases employers need to take action, but with care. Addressing firstly the “strike”...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Jun 3, 2021 | News
Note: This is a complex topic and there is no substitute for tailored professional advice. What is set out below is of necessity no more than a simplified summary of some practical highlights. You and your business are at substantial risk if you aren’t fully compliant...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | May 6, 2021 | News
“Nature has the ability to spring a surprise when least expected” (extract from the judgment below)A recent High Court decision dealing with the tragic drowning of a toddler highlights once again the legal dangers faced by property owners who let out accommodation to...
by Bornman and Hayward Attorneys | Apr 7, 2021 | News
“This virus is unprecedented in our lifetime and requires an unprecedented response” (António Guterres, UN Secretary-General) Most of us will celebrate the day we are offered a COVID-19 vaccination, but here in South Africa as overseas it seems inevitable that a...
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...
