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Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?

Employee Looting and Strike Violence: When Is Dismissal Fair?

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”...
11 POPIA Questions to Ask Yourself Before 30 June 2021

11 POPIA Questions to Ask Yourself Before 30 June 2021

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...
Landlord Liable for a Tragic “Freak” Flood Drowning

Landlord Liable for a Tragic “Freak” Flood Drowning

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...
Can an Employee Who Refuses Vaccination be Fired?

Can an Employee Who Refuses Vaccination be Fired?

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...
Can Employees Resign to Dodge Disciplinary Hearings?

Can Employees Resign to Dodge Disciplinary Hearings?

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...
Buying and Selling Property: Nine Important Questions

Buying and Selling Property: Nine Important Questions

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...
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