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Welcome back to Workplace Wednesdays, I am sure we’ve all watched an American TV programme where a senior person in a company turns to an employee and says -“you’re fired!” This cannot happen in South Africa as the ending of…

Welcome back to Workplace Wednesdays. Still on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, we address the most difficult aspect if this serious issue - and that of proving the harassment.  We must not ignore the requirement in law…

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women who lead with strength, compassion, resilience, and wisdom — both at home and in every part of society. Mothers are often the first to teach us about fairness, responsibility, integrity, and perseverance —…

Welcome back to Workplace Wednesdays! In the workplace - there is a form of GBV that is a “cancer” that can destroy work relationships and cause an atmosphere of fear and discomfort at the highest level - and it is…

After nearly four years of litigation, we are proud to share a significant victory in the High Court inDoor-O-Matic CC t/a Tight Fit Garage Doors v TD Motor Mania (Pty) Ltd and Another. This is a judgment that reaffirms important principles…

Welcome back to Workplace Wednesdays! Arguably the most dramatic event that could happen between an employer and an employee is a disciplinary hearing. Apart from the emotions that are involved in such an event – are the laws that rule…

While you’re enjoying chocolate eggs, family time, and a well-deserved break this Easter weekend, just remember… legal emergencies don’t take public holidays. At BDK Attorneys, we remain on call 24/7 because when life throws the unexpected your way (civil or…

Welcome back to Workplace Wednesdays. In every employment relationship, which should be regulated by a contract of employment – there are duties and obligations placed on both parties (the employer and the employee). One of the main obligations placed on…

Welcome to Workplace Wednesdays! In a forthcoming series of articles, we will be discussing a range of topics surrounding the concept of labour laws and their specific relevance to you as the employee in a company and how these laws…

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