South Africa: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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A Restraint Of Trade Does Not End When Employment Does: The Enforceability Of Restraints Post-Retirement
In South Africa, restraint of trade agreements remain enforceable after employment ends, regardless of whether termination occurs through resignation, dismissal, retrenchment, or retirement. A recent Labour Court case examined whether a retired branch manager could be bound by a two-year non-compete clause, revealing how courts assess the reasonableness and enforceability of such restraints when employees attempt to circumvent them through family members or related entities.
South Africa Employment
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Sexual Harassment: Equal Protection For Male Employees And The Inadequacy Of Informal Resolution
A South African Labour Court ruling confirms that male employees are equally protected under sexual harassment laws, even when the perpetrator is female. The judgment emphasizes that employers must treat such complaints with appropriate gravity and cannot rely solely on informal resolution mechanisms when serious harassment occurs. This case establishes critical precedents for workplace harassment policies and employer liability.
South Africa Employment
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