Labourman Consultants

02/09/2026

AI in the Workplace: What Does It Mean for Labour Law?

What happens when AI begins influencing employment decisions and employee conduct?

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19/08/2026

I Resigned - But was I Dismissed?

A resignation does not always mean there was no dismissal. In certain circumstances, an employee may establish constructive dismissal due to the employer's conduct.

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05/08/2026

Is a Final Warning Always Required Before Dismissal?

Progressive discipline: It is a myth in workplace discipline is that an employee cannot be dismissed unless they have first received a final written warning.

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22/07/2026

Can Employers Search Employees' Phones or Computers?

Employers are increasingly confronted with issues involving company laptops, mobile phones, WhatsApp messages, cloud storage, and employees' personal devices used for work.

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08/07/2026

Overtime Agreements in Employment Contracts

Misconceptions and the Law - Many employers incorrectly assume that an overtime clause contained in an employment contract remains valid for the entire duration of employment.

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Know when overtime agreements remain enforceable and avoid unfair dismissal disputes under South African labour law.

24/06/2026

Dismissed for a Facebook Post?

What South African Labour Law Says About Social Media Misconduct

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LabourMan is a Cape Town based labour management consultancy that has been established to provide an extensive variety of labour law services to South African businesses, on a national basis, in a wide range of industries.

10/06/2026

Managing Senior Employees: Why Discipline at Executive Level is Different

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Managing senior employees requires balancing trust, fairness, confidentiality and legal compliance in discipline matters.

27/05/2026

Probationary Dismissals

Probationary employment is intended to allow employers a fair opportunity to assess whether a newly appointed employee is suitable for permanent employment.

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Probationary dismissals require fairness, proper documentation, clear communication, and reasonable workplace suitability assessments.

13/05/2026

Is an Employee on Prolonged Absence Really Absconding?

When an employee is absent from work for several days without any notice, it creates uncertainty when the employer cannot contact the employee at all.

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29/04/2026

The Right to Disconnect from the Workplace

Employees need time away from work after hours to rest and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

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