Alex van Greuning
Alex van Greuning is an Associate in our Employment Law practice.
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Business unusual: Transfers of employment contracts in the context of a voluntary liquidation
On 5 August 2024, the Constitutional Court refused leave to appeal in the matter of Africa Online Operations (Mauritius) Ltd v Scanlon and Others 2024 4 BLLR 357 (LAC). Leave to appeal...
Doctor Who? The scourge of bogus doctors
Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JA90/22) ZALAC 29 (13 June 2024) The abuse of sick leave in South African workplaces is rife....
The duress dodge: How to spot and shut down bogus duress claims
Unfortunately, labour relations in South Africa have become very litigious. The instances of employees agreeing to settlements or accepting voluntary severance packages, only to allege...
Weeding out the fraudsters: Misrepresentation of qualifications
The South African employment landscape is littered with employees who have misrepresented their qualifications to achieve a higher status or make more money by being appointed to positions...
Erroneous payments to employees: Is a deduction from salary a contractual breach?
On 17 January 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) handed down an interesting judgment in Mhlontlo Local Municipality and Others v Ngcangula and Another (1154/2022) 2024 ZASCA 5...