The workplace can be an inspiring and fulfilling space, and bosses and managers can serve as influential mentors for employees who want to develop in their respective careers. However, there are also many instances of people in senior roles abusing their power, discriminating against and mistreating employees. Fortunately, South African labour laws offer protection, and as the Labour Relations Act points out “every employee has the right not to be subjected to an unfair labour practice.” What defines an unfair labour practice? Before an employee claims that they have been subjected to

Life can be unpredictable, and often circumstances outside of our control lead to unfortunate outcomes, such as being retrenched or being let go because of company restructuring, for instance. Naturally, many people literally cannot afford to be unemployed for an extended time, and with job scarcity on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to transition from one job to another. Being unemployed can be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. To help reduce the potentially devastating effects of not having an income, South Africa has an Unemployment Insurance Fund from

With South Africa’s unemployment rate being at a fourteen- year high of 27,7%, many employed workers fear losing their jobs and having to find alternative employment. But, it isn’t that easy to fire an employee. Every South African worker is protected by strict employment laws, which ensures that they are correctly treated, paid fairly and protected against any form of exploitation by their employers. That said, employees also have to abide by the rules and regulations that companies have in place to create a safe and productive work environment, and if they don’t could risk being dismissed.