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The Hidden War at Work: Women Fighting Harassment in Silence

How women can protect themselves from workplace harassment using the law. Here’s what to do, and how we help.
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How to accumulate leave and when you can apply

In this article, we will be exploring all the different types of leave and when you have the right to apply
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Your First Job: Don’t Rely on Absurd Advice — Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Starting work? My AI Lawyer helps young South Africans understand their rights and responsibilities — without falling for bad advice.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

In South Africa, a woman loses her life to violence every six hours by her intimate partner, a stark reminder of the deep-seated crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). These numbers aren't just statistics; they represent lives cut short, families shattered, and communities left to mourn. As we approach 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, equip yourself and your community with knowledge of the rights and support available to break the cycle of abuse.
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What is Gross Misconduct, and could it cost you your job?

There are varying degrees of issues you may face in the workplace that could lead to a difficult work environment, from incapacity to negligence and misconduct. This article will help you understand the differences between these infringements and how to approach disciplinary matters with our assistance.
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Guide to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

SOMETIMES, GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB FEELS SO DIFFICULT, THAT WE FORGET THAT WE HAVE RIGHTS WITHIN THE WORKPLACE. LUCKILY, THE LAW IS HERE TO HELP MAKE WORKPLACES FAIR FOR ALL.
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Freedom Day & The Right to Justice

Explore the significance of Freedom Day in South Africa and the ongoing challenges in accessing justice
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The legal taboos of tobacco

The South African law is constantly tightening up on ways to stop smokers from lighting up.
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SOLACE&YOU APRIL 2025

As we approach Freedom Day, we reflect on the power of equality - whether it's securing your loved ones’ future, understanding your legal rights, or planning ahead.
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Your Legal Companion Through Every Stage of Life

My AI Lawyer offers expert legal guidance for love, breakups, and life’s challenges that is affordable, accessible, and always available.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your rights at work

The world is facing a health crisis with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and every workplace has to help fight it.
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SOLACE&YOU AUGUST 2025

August is Women’s Month — a time to honour the strength, courage, and brilliance of South African women. But it’s more than remembrance. It’s about reclaiming your rights, protecting your health, planning your legacy, and knowing you're not alone.
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Why it’s important to read your employment contract

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. We explain the impact of not reading or understanding your employment contract in 39 seconds
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Sexual Harassment

Our Legal&Tax experts shed some light on this topic. Watch this video to learn more.
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Sometimes, getting and keeping a job feels so difficult, that we forget that we have rights within the workplace. Luckily, the law is here to help make workplaces fair for all.
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Making Labour Law Work for you

Now that we enjoy living in a democracy, the law is designed to make sure that workers have rights and are treated equally. We call the different laws that deal with work, labour laws. The key law for the workplace is the Labour Relations Act (LRA). The purpose of the act is to ensure economic development, in the interest of society, democracy and peace.
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How to handle disciplinary action

Disciplinary action refers to steps that are taken, if it is believed that you have broken the rules for how to behave at work.
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When your job is on the line

Labour Law attorneys are a special breed: brilliant negotiators and tough as nails. Protracted strikes and wage negotiations are not for the fainthearted. And Labour Attorneys are at the coal face of these labour disputes. They are also in and out of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Bargaining Council (BC) regularly, resolving individual labour disputes – like yours.
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