In this article, Kobus Beyers explains the remedy available to all parties involved who are dissatisfied with a ward, ruling or order and who seek to have it overturned or varied by the Labour Court due to defect in the arbitration proceedings.
In 2023, many businesses are working in new, collaborative ways. This means that the line between employment and independent contracting, can get blurred. In this article we explain how employers can prevent disputes around employees vs independent contractors.
The use of co-operatives in the private security sector is not new nor uncommon in South Africa. In this article, we walk through the legislation step-by-step to show how a cooperative is in fact not legally providing the benefits nor protection the Private Sector Security thinks it does.
Business ethics has become a way to make money – and everyone wins when businesses operate with a strong ethical code of conduct. In this article we explain how the Corporate Code of Conduct is driving financial success.
In simple terms, a Joint Venture refers to a strategic partnership between two or more enterprises. But what does this mean for ownership and business structure?
A lawyer’s perspective on whether you should do business with friends and family. There’s a good reason why most people warn against this practice. This article explains why, and what the characteristics of a good partner are that you should be looking for.
Are you considering entering into a Joint Venture? This article outlines the most important elements of a Joint Venture Agreement that you should include.
In this article we explain what happens when one member of a Close Corporation passes away. There are 2 parts to dealing with their intests, and we briefly explain the process of each part.
In this article we take a look at the current situation with the Master’s Office and the significant economic impact it’s having in our country. Businesses are effectively taken out of the economy and people are losing their livelihoods, because of conflicting efficiencies (or inefficiencies).
The Protected Disclosures Act enjoins every employer to authorise internal procedures for the receiving and dealing with information about improprieties and to take reasonable steps to bring these internal procedures to the attention of every employee. The provisions of this Act also applies to new businesses and should form part of your first consultation with your advisor.
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