Do I need an antenuptial contract before marriage?

Understanding Antenuptial Contracts in South Africa An antenuptial contract is an important document that, under South African law, determines whether your marriage will exist in community of property or out of community of property, with or without the accrual system. An antenuptial contract offers a number of benefits: Preventing your intended marriage from automatically being in community of property Offering transparency in your […]

Can my property be used for Airbnb?

Understanding Cape Town’s Regulations for Airbnb Hosting When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it’s important for you to understand how the laws work in your city. According to Brett Herron, the mayoral committee member for transport and urban development at the City of Cape Town, different holiday accommodation land use types, such as B&Bs and guest […]

Can I bring my attorney with to an internal disciplinary hearing?

External Legal Representation in Workplace Disciplinary Hearings According to item 4 of the Code of Good Practice (“the code”), the definition of dismissal contained in Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (“LRA”) states that, when an employee is charged with misconduct, “[t]he employee should be allowed… the assistance of a trade union representative or fellow […]

What are the limitations in respect of the deductions on my salary?

Deductions from Employee Salaries: Understanding the Legal Framework A client poses a question to their attorney: My employment contract makes provision for deductions from my salary and now my employer wants to deduct money. What are the limitations in respect of deductions that can be made? As a general point of departure, deductions can only be done once […]