Social media influences every facet of our daily lives, including the employment relationship. The right to freedom of expression and the right to privacy are popular defenses raised by employees in response to allegations of misconduct for making inappropriate remarks on social media platforms. The right to freedom of expression is derived from section 16...Read More

After 24 years of service, Ms Malukela (the employee) was dismissed over three boxes of chocolates. The employee was employed at Pick n Pay as an E-service manager. The position required the employee to operate a till and to train other cashiers on company policies and procedures, including those relating to returns, exchanges, and gifts....Read More