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ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS - YES OR NO?

ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS - YES OR NO?

When it comes to Antenuptial Contracts in South Africa, we are of the firm view that this document may be the most important document that you will sign in your life.
Does the court have the discretionary power to award rehabilitative maintenance?

Does the court have the discretionary power to award rehabilitative maintenance?

Rehabilitative maintenance refers to an amount of money given to a dependent spouse (usually a home maker) following divorce for a relatively short period of time to allow that person to obtain additional education or have time to look for work to ma...
What happens to the replacement employee who was employed on a permanent basis because the employer was convinced that the dismissed employee would not come back?

What happens to the replacement employee who was employed on a permanent basis because the employer was convinced that the dismissed employee would not come back?

According to Section 193(2) of the Labour Relations Act, if the employee is found to have been unfairly dismissed, the Labour Court, must make an order that the employee be re-instated, unless: 
Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents who are forced to trade without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as a result of the negligence or reluctance to comply by the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), are now entitled to their commission on transactions.
UNILATERAL CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

UNILATERAL CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on business all over South Africa. The financial hardships experienced by some businesses have caused them to make significant decisions without the agreement of their employees. 
EXPLAINING THE IMPLIED – TACIT CONTRACTUAL TERMS

EXPLAINING THE IMPLIED – TACIT CONTRACTUAL TERMS

When entering a contract, one of the most common misperceptions that the contracting parties have is that the contractual relationship is only governed by the terms as it appears in the particular contract.
Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents’ Commission and the FFC

Estate Agents who are forced to trade without a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC), as a result of the negligence or reluctance to comply by the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), are now entitled to their commission on transactions.
Child Protection week – 31 May to 7 June 2020

Child Protection week – 31 May to 7 June 2020

National Child Protection week is held in our country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in sec 28 of the SA Constitution .
Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?

Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?

If you are being abused and subjected to domestic violence, do something about it now. There is no excuse!
The regulations regarding relocation has been amended

Regulations regarding relocation has been amended

The regulations regarding relocation has been amended on 15 May 2020.