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Honesty at Work: A 50c Coin Costs a Bank Teller Her Job
'There's no trust, no faith, no honesty in men.' (William Shakespeare, in Romeo and Juliet) A recent Labour Court decision is a stark reminder to employees that an employment relationship is founded on trust and that any breach of that trust could justify dismissal. Pocketing a 50c coin to balance her till The responsibilities of a bank teller included 'balancing cash daily, reporting differences, as well as maintaining effective security controls, including maintaining a hig
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Nov 4, 20253 min read


What’s the Normal Retirement Age? It’s Complicated, as The Plumber’s Tale Proves
' When cognitive capacities are the focus, the 70s are the new 50s.' (IMF) Fake news articles suggesting that South Africa was...
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Oct 2, 20253 min read


Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the Rescue
“The legal principles, as I understand them, do not confer on me the powers of Father Christmas. I cannot rescue the un-rescuable.”...
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Aug 21, 20253 min read


Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees
It’s vital for both employers and employees to understand the practical and legal differences between permanent and fixed term employment...
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Jun 24, 20254 min read


Employers: Must You Pay 13th Cheques?
'The best investment you will ever make are your employees' (Peter Drucker) As the end of the year approaches, many employees are eagerly...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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