Women's Month Podcast Series | Elgene Roos

The significant impact of our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice in 2023

Is a clear criminal history an inherent requirement of the job?

In the recent case of O’ Connor v LexisNexis (Pty) Ltd (P18/24) ZALCPE 11, the Labour Court considered, on an urgent basis, whether the refusal to appoint an individual on the basis of them having a criminal record amounted to unfair discrimination under section 6 of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA).

Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working

CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.

Settlement agreements: Creditors, secure your victory and don’t stop half way, debtors beware

Before a court decides on the outcome of a case, parties involved may agree to settle their dispute. However, it’s important to understand that when a settlement agreement is made an order of court, it holds the same weight and authority as any other ruling issued by acourt.  

Breaking barriers: Navigating nuance in employment equity

In the matter of Solidarity OBO Erasmus v Eskom Holdings SOC LTD (C1001/18) ZALCCT 18 (24 May 2024) the applicant, Erasmus, had been employed by the respondent, Eskom, since 1988. In 2004, Erasmus was promoted to project manager, and in 2017, he was transferred to his current position as the senior advisor outage co-ordinator.

Flexible working practices: Balancing business needs and employee preference

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown regulations that followed, most workplaces implemented traditional norms in relation to regulating working hours. Employees were expected to report to work at a certain time, were entitled to a meal break, and exited the workplace at the end of the workday.