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Developing legal approach to mental health in the workplace

WEBAt a glance. The case of Compensation Commissioner v Georgia Badenhorst emphasizes the significance of mental health in the workplace and its impact on workplace safety.; …

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The digitisation of healthcare: Privacy and data protection

WEBIn recent years and accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of digital health businesses orvirtual health offerings has significantly increased globally …

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Mental Health in the workplace: Constructive dismissal based on …

WEBIn the post covid landscape there has been a warranted increased awareness on mental health in theworkplace. In Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd v Mogomatsi and …

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The Social Health Insurance Act and its implications

WEBIn a Gazette Notice on 21 November 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Health designated 22 November2023 as the commencement date of the Social Health …

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A spill, a slip and a hospital trip: What you need to know about the

WEBOccupational health and safety (OHS) has continued to evolve from the onset of the IndustrialRevolution to the present day. Although the objective of protecting …

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OHSA – yes, this includes mental health – what does the law say

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study in 2014 illustrating that by 2020, depression will be a primary contributor to the global health burden. …

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Confidentiality of medical records

WEBThis is according to Simone Gill, Director in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr business law firm. Gill …

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Damages for medical negligence: What does “once and for all” …

WEBThe “once and for all” rule, which is entrenched in our common law, simply requires that a plaintiff must claim in one action all damages, both already sustained and prospective, …

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AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO THE CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE

WEBEMPLOYMENT GUIDE: THE CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE | 2 Glossary BCEA – Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 DMA – Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 …

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The Cannabis judgment: Implications for society and the workplace

WEBThe Cannabis judgment effectively means that adult persons are now permitted to use, possession and cultivation of cannabis in a private place for personal consumption. The …

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Without prejudice correspondence: Admissible or inadmissible

WEBThe recent judgment of Rogers J in the case of AD and another v MEC for Health and SocialDevelopment, Western Cape 2017 (5) SA 134 (WCC) has shed …

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Menstrual leave: Advancing gender equality in the workplace

WEBThe opening up of the workplace and the inclusion of women in a formal manner in the economy hasincreased since the early 20 th century. Since then, the path …

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POPIA and the disclosure of an employee’s vaccination status

WEBPOPIA defines ‘personal information’ as information relating to: Living natural persons and existing juristic persons. This includes information relating to the race, …

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Analysis of the Court of Appeal’s ruling on implementation of the

WEBAt a glance. Following a petition seeking various declarations, orders of prohibition and injunctions in relation to the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (SHIA) …

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COVID-19 vaccines: A crime against humanity

WEBThe criminal complaint is brought against various alleged perpetrators including the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Director-General of the World …

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Consistency (and safety) is key

WEBAll News; Home; News ; Consistency (and safety) is key; Consistency (and safety) is key. The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in the matter of …

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