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Labour Law [2016] ZALCD 18

Burnett v Nampak Cartons and Labels KZN (D998/10)

Burnett v Nampak Cartons and Labels KZN (D998/10) [2016] ZALCD 18 (10 June 2016)

The Labour Court enforced a voluntary retrenchment agreement and found the employer could not later impose an undisclosed restraint of trade condition.

  • Voluntary Retrenchment
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Restraint Of Trade
  • Severance Package
  • Voluntary-retrenchment
  • Breach-of-contract
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Civil Procedure [2012] ZAFSHC 210

Lehmann and Others v Henred Fruehauf (Pty) Ltd (A100/2012)

Lehmann and Others v Henred Fruehauf (Pty) Ltd (A100/2012) [2012] ZAFSHC 210 (15 November 2012)

High Court appeal on when a settlement agreement was concluded and how long interest on severance packages was payable.

  • Settlement Agreement
  • Interest On Judgment Debt
  • Severance Package
  • Contractual Acceptance
  • Settlement-agreement
  • Contractual-acceptance
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Civil Procedure [2011] ZAFSHC 147

Grenfell-Dexter and Others v Henred Fruehauf (Pty) Ltd (5346/2009)

Grenfell-Dexter and Others v Henred Fruehauf (Pty) Ltd (5346/2009) [2011] ZAFSHC 147 (8 September 2011)

The High Court held that the parties settled on 6 May 2009, so no additional interest ran beyond that date. The plaintiffs’ claim was dismissed with costs.

  • Settlement Agreement
  • Interest On Judgment Debt
  • Severance Package
  • Contract Formation
  • Settlement-agreements
  • Interest-on-judgment-debts
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Labour Law [2007] ZALC 68

Naidoo v Minister of Safety and Security and Another (JR 2227/05)

Naidoo v Minister of Safety and Security and Another (JR 2227/05) [2007] ZALC 68 (5 February 2007)

The Labour Court dismissed a review of a SAPS severance package, holding that consultation occurred and the applicant failed to show any irrationality in the calculation.

  • Termination Of Employment
  • Collective Agreement
  • Severance Package
  • Leave Pay Calculation
  • Collective-agreement
  • Leave-pay
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Labour Law [2004] ZALC 18

Oberem v Cotton King Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd and Another (D 318/03)

Oberem v Cotton King Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd and Another (D 318/03) [2004] ZALC 18 (16 February 2004)

The Labour Court held that the applicant’s employment ended by mutual agreement, not resignation. The first respondent was not liable; the second respondent was ordered to pay.

  • Remuneration Claim
  • Termination Of Employment
  • Severance Package
  • Waiver Of Rights
  • Contractual Conditions
  • Termination-of-employment
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Labour Law [1999] ZALC 120

Maloney v Gentravel (Pty) Ltd (J4080/98)

Maloney v Gentravel (Pty) Ltd (J4080/98) [1999] ZALC 120 (13 August 1999)

The Labour Court held that the retrenchment was unfair because the employer failed to consult under section 189 before deciding on restructuring and selection.

  • Retrenchment
  • Section 189 Consultation
  • Compensation For Unfair Dismissal
  • Selection Criteria
  • Severance Package
  • Section-189-consultation
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