2009 Labour Seminar Papers
Papers presented at the 2009 Labour Seminar held on the 21 October in Johannesburg.
What must an employee disclose when applying for a job?
Presented by Director Michelle Naidoo
Michelle discusses to what extent employers have the right to employees' personal information.
Criminal conduct by employees: general guidelines
Presented by Director Stephanie Vermaak
Stephanie looks at the implications of an employee undertaking criminal activity.
The effect of a resignation on the employment contract
Presented by Director Sibusiso Gule
Sibusiso explains that resignation is a unilateral act which does not require acceptance in order to be effective.
Money and the box? Contractual claims by dismissed employees
Presented by Director Mohammed Chavoos
Mohammed deals with contractual dismissal claims wherein employees relied upon alleged contractual entitlements not to be unfairly treated by employers.
Odds and ends - issues that you should know about that never made the headlines
Presented by Director Karen Ainslie
Karen comments on how extraordinary cases are uncommon, and their judgments eagerly awaited.
Protection of personal information
Presented by Associate Jacqueline Driver
Jacqueline discusses that in terms of the common law, every person has personality rights such as rights to physical integrity, freedom, reputation, dignity, identity and privacy.
Second generation transfer - the final word?
Presented by Director Murray Alexander
Murray explains that when a business is transferred, common law does not stipulate that employees automatically remain employed by the new owner, neither are they compelled to accept employment.
Unprotected strikes: remedies available to employers
Presented by Director Hermann Nieuwoudt
Hermann defines strikes, differentiating between protected and unprotected strikes, and explains how an employer is able to claim compensation.


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