Unlawful employment termination: Specific performance granted
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ILO Convention 111: Reconciling discrimination with unfairness
Question Why do we in South Africa focus on Harksen v Lane NO when the ILO Convention 111 only uses the term "discrimination" Answer There is a key tension in South African anti-discrimination law: the constitutional framing of “unfair discrimination” versus the ILO...
Direct vs Indirect Discrimination: South African Law
Comparison Table: Direct vs Indirect Discrimination in South African Law This table outlines the key differences between direct and indirect discrimination under South African law, with reference to constitutional provisions, statutes, and leading case law. Aspect...
Direct and indirect discrimination: Definite distinction
South African law makes a definite distinction between direct and indirect discrimination—particularly under the Constitution and statutes like the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) and the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of...
Quirky humorous or philosophical: Familiar idioms or expressions
Quirky humorous or philosophical: Familiar idioms or expressions There are many quirky, humorous, or philosophical takes on familiar idioms or expressions—like referring to “out of sight, out of mind” as an “invisible lunatic.” These kinds of reinterpretations often...
Exceeding retirement age: Age discrimination?
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Excepting to claim statement: Legal fees forfeited
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Protecting confidential information: Return and destroy copies
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Changing office work: Technological transformation
Offices have changed over the past 65 years — not just in terms of technology But also how we work, communicate, and organize businesses. Here's a concise comparison to highlight the transformation: Offices Then (circa 1960s) Communication Typed letters using manual...
Distinguishing pay and income: Section 27 of Employment Equity Act
Distinguishing pay and income: Section 27 of Employment Equity Act In the context of section 27 of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) in South Africa, which deals with income differentials and disproportionate income gaps, it's important to understand the...