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Kgodisho Phashe

Senior Associate

Kgodisho Phashe is a Senior Associate in our Employment Law practice. Kgodisho has experience in various aspects of litigation concerning Employment and Labour Law in forums such as the CCMA, BCCEI, MEIBC, NBCCI; Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court. He further has experience of providing up to date and relevant opinions to clients.

Kgodisho's sector specialities include employment litigation, individual labour law, collective bargaining, and Occupational Health and Safety in Mining and Minerals.

+27 (0)11 562 1086
kgodisho.phashe@cdhlegal.comJohannesburg
Kgodisho Phashe

About Kgodisho

About Kgodisho

Kgodisho joined CDH as a Candidate Attorney in 2019. He was promoted to Associate Designate and thereafter to Associate in 2021. Kgodisho is an admitted Attorney and Notary.

Kgodisho was promoted to Senior Associate in 2024.

Credentials

Credentials

Education 

  • Bcom (Law) (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg 
  • LLB  (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
  • Registered with Legal Practice Council

Memberships 

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

 

Languages

Languages

  • English
  • Sepedi

About Kgodisho

Kgodisho joined CDH as a Candidate Attorney in 2019. He was promoted to Associate Designate and thereafter to Associate in 2021. Kgodisho is an admitted Attorney and Notary.

Kgodisho was promoted to Senior Associate in 2024.

Credentials

Education 

  • Bcom (Law) (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg 
  • LLB  (Cum Laude), University of Johannesburg
  • Registered with Legal Practice Council

Memberships 

  • The South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW)

 

Languages

  • English
  • Sepedi

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Workplace disputes and legal parameters in relation to defamation, contractual interference, and repudiation
Employment Law

Workplace disputes and legal parameters in relation to defamation, contractual interference, and repudiation

In Sephton v Anglo Operations Pty Ltd (A2024/113960) ZAGPJHC 239, the High Court considered several key factors in its judgment. The appeal was brought against a prior ruling that...
The steps and missteps from employers approaching mental health in the workplace: Lessons from the Court
Employment Law

The steps and missteps from employers approaching mental health in the workplace: Lessons from the Court

Employers are required to balance the relevant support for employees against their operational needs. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, SANS regulations and South...
Guidelines released by the Department of Employment and Labour: What every employer and worker should know about workplace safety
Employment Law

Guidelines released by the Department of Employment and Labour: What every employer and worker should know about workplace safety

On 3 October 2024, the Department of Employment and Labour published a critical guide titled: What every worker and employer should know about health and safety in the workplace ....
Strict liability and employers’ approach to the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Lessons from Joubert v Buscor Proprietary Limited
Employment Law

Strict liability and employers’ approach to the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Lessons from Joubert v Buscor Proprietary Limited

In Joubert v Buscor Joubert v Buscor Proprietary Limited (2013/13116) ZAGPPHC 1024, the application of strict liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA)...
CCMA reaffirms stance on navigating Employment Equity: Breaking barriers with nuance
Employment Law

CCMA reaffirms stance on navigating Employment Equity: Breaking barriers with nuance

On 1 July 2024, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) issued an arbitration award that dealt with an unfair labour practice dispute that involved the failure...

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Webinar Recording | Labour Law Reforms: Key proposed amendments and its implications
Environmental Law

Webinar Recording | Labour Law Reforms: Key proposed amendments and its implications

CDH experts hosted a webinar to discuss the Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissals and the latest proposed legislative amendments following negotiations at NEDLAC.
Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments
Employment Law

Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments
Webinar Recording | Health and Safety in the Workplace webinar series: COIDA
Employment Law

Webinar Recording | Health and Safety in the Workplace webinar series: COIDA

Health and safety is an important component of all workplaces. Watch the first webinar discussion of our Health and Safety series.
Possible disciplinary action against employees for conduct outside the workplace
Employment Law

Possible disciplinary action against employees for conduct outside the workplace

Kgodisho Phashe, Associate Designate in the Employment Law practice joined Newzroom Afrika to chat about possible disciplinary action against employees, if their conduct outside of...

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Not factoring mental health into health and safety protocols could land employers in legal hot water
Employment Law

Not factoring mental health into health and safety protocols could land employers in legal hot water

Kgodisho Phashe, a Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice, joined Bridget Masina on SAfm to discuss the topic, "Not factoring mental health into health and safety protocols...
Dress code in the workplace: What's appropriate and what's not
Employment Law

Dress code in the workplace: What's appropriate and what's not

Kgodisho Phashe, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice joined Clement Manyathela on 702 to discuss 'Dress code in the workplace: What's appropriate and what's not.'
Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace
Employment Law

Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace

Kgodisho Phashe, Senior Associate in the Employment Law practice joined Bridget Masinga on SAFM to talk about Take care before you share: The dangers of social media use in the workplace.
The EEA Amendments & Draft Regulations: Fines, liabilities and powers of the department
Employment Law

The EEA Amendments & Draft Regulations: Fines, liabilities and powers of the department

Employment Law Director Hedda Schensema and Associate Kgodisho Phashe discuss the sectoral numerical targets, compliance, and the fines and liabilities in terms of the Employment Equity...
Can an employee be dismissed for refusing to obey an instruction to work overtime?
Employment Law

Can an employee be dismissed for refusing to obey an instruction to work overtime?

Recently the labour court handed down a judgment in which it had to consider whether dismissal for insubordination was an appropriate sanction for employees who refused to obey an...

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