Maternity leave entitlement has become a globally debated issue and maternity leave varies from country to country. Some countries insist on the practice of requiring employees to return to work 6 weeks after birth and others allowing up to a year of paid time off.

In February 2019, the Constitutional Court handed down a judgment wherein it confirmed that an employee is not entitled to a pre-suspension hearing.

In terms of item 4 of the Code of Good Practice as contained in schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act 55 of 1996 (“LRA”), an employee at any disciplinary hearing is entitled to be assisted by either a trade union representative or a fellow employee and in most cases employees are denied external legal representatives

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Ethics are at the cornerstone of many professions as well as employment relationships. In this regard, it is a trite legal principle that a relationship of honesty is at the root of every employment relationship.

Authority on directors’ duties may be found in common law and have been partially codified in Section 76 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.