Labour Bulletin Archive February 2012

You still need a restraint of trade agreement

The principle of freedom to compete is so deeply entrenched in our law that the Supreme Court of Appeal has recently stated that in general it’s neither unlawful nor morally unacceptable to cause the economic ruin of your business rivals (Medscheme Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Bhamjee 2005 (5) SA 339 (SCA) at 346).

But it’s not a free for all - competition must be lawful...

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Is it a bribe or is it a gift?

Many clients are requiring proof of a company’s policies around the giving and receiving of gifts to ensure it has an ethical view in this regard. It isn’t unusual for companies to have to supply this policy as part of their tendering procedure.

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Zuma didn't tackle labour...

The State of the Nation address by President Jacob Zuma last night was very optimistic and grand. 2011 was tipped to be the year of job creation. More infrastructure, more jobs, more telecommunication, more schools and greater investment for business- this is what Mr Zuma promised us.

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Control strike action now…or face the consequences

No doubt the Labour Departments at the Blue Bulls Company and SARU are waiting for the 12 ‘o clock announcement with bated breath.
And while we wait with them, let’s have a look at other labour news that made headlines this week...

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