Labour Pains - A Labour Law Podcast

Epizodes

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  South Africa’s Proposed Labour Law Reforms Explained 18.03.2026 43min

  South Africa may be on the brink of significant labour law changes, with proposed amendments touching everything from dismissals and severance pay to gig worker protections and minimum wage enforcement. In this episode, Lisa Szöke unpacks what these reforms could mean in practice for both employers and employees.She explores the balance between modernising the workplace, protecting vulnerable workers, and encouraging job creation in a challenging economic climate.
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  New Code of Good Practice on Dismissal with Brendan Guy 29.09.2025 37min

  If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.gaalaw.co.za
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  Employment Equity with Lisa Szöke 19.06.2025 39min

  Today we'll once again be speaking to Lisa Szöke - who is going to be talking us through some of the important things to know when it comes to the new Employment Equity laws, and what they mean for and your business.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.gaalaw.co.za
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  Leave & Office Parties with Lisa Szöke 14.11.2024 29min

  Today we'll once again be speaking to Lisa Szöke - who is going to be talking us through some of the important things to know as the end of year fast approaches. From forced leave protocols to inappropriate behaviour at end of year office parties.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.gaalaw.co.za
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  Navigating The CCMA with Brendan Guy 11.10.2024 46min

  Today we'll once again be speaking to the man himself, Brendan Guy - who is going to be talking us through some of the important factors you need to know about the CCMA and how best to deal with it should you ever find yourself there.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Drugs & Alcohol In The Workplace with Lisa Szöke 22.08.2024 35min

  Today we'll once again be speaking to Lisa Szöke - Senior Associate at Guy and Associates - who is going to be taking us through some recent cases that have been making waves in the labour law world, specifically relating to the problem of Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Termination Series Pt. 3 - Misconduct with Lisa Szöke 08.09.2023 47min

  We are in episode 3 of our 3-part series wherein we deal with the ways in which an employment agreement may be terminated.Each episode, we will give a description of the form of termination, explain the process involved in that termination, touch on some key elements for employees and employers to be aware of and then discuss any interesting cases, if any.This episode we have Lisa Szöke who will be taking us through the third of the 3 topics - Misconduct.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Termination Series Pt. 2 - Incapacity with Britney Theron 03.08.2023 42min

  We are in episode 2 of our 3-part series wherein we deal with the ways in which an employment agreement may be terminated.Each episode, we will give a description of the form of termination, explain the process involved in that termination, touch on some key elements for employees and employers to be aware of and then discuss any interesting cases, if any.This episode we have Britney Theron who will be taking us through the second of the 3 topics - Incapacity.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Bonus Episode - CapeTalk Interview - 'Leave for Chronic Meds' 24.07.2023 16min
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  Termination Series Pt. 1 - Retrenchments with Britney Theron 10.07.2023 45min

  We are starting a new 3-part series wherein we deal with the ways in which an employment agreement may be terminated.Each episode, we will give a description of the form of termination, explain the process involved in that termination, touch on some key elements for employees and employers to be aware of and then discuss any interesting cases, if any.This episode we have Britney Theron who will be taking us through the first of the 3 topics - Retrenchments and Redundancies.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Restraint of Trade with Lisa Szöke 29.05.2023 36min

  In this episode we're speaking once again to Lisa Szöke - Senior Associate at Guy and Associates - who is going to be taking us through the rather interesting topic of Restraint of Trade, when is it applicable, when is it legal, and when and why is it most often implemented.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Bonus Episode - Pippa Hudson CapeTalk Interview - 'Kids and Work' 08.05.2023 13min

  Brendan Guy chats to Cape Talk's Pippa Hudson in her shows "Legal Talk" section around the legalities of children and work. When does it go from being just a part-time job to something more official that needs to taxed and/or regulated.
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  Formal Employment vs Contract Work with Brendan Guy 03.01.2023 19min

  Director of Guy & Associates, Brendan Guy himself, speaks to us about the potential landmines employers face when they don't clearly define whether the person working for them is on a full-time contract or simply on a project basis contract. There is a lot of important information here regarding who qualifies as what under the law, and how the courts will ultimately make their decisions when faced with cases like these.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za
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  Sexual Harrassment with Lisa Szöke 01.12.2022 40min

  Senior Associate Lisa Szöke speaks to us about the intricacies of Sexual Harassment in the workplace. After clearly educating us on the ins and outs of the Employment Equity Act, she goes on to share some truly eye-watering examples from cases she's worked in the past.--------------------------If you're looking for any assistance in the legal side of the labour space, please feel free to get in touch with Guy & Associates.www.labourguy.co.za