Employment & Labour Relations Bill: Adoption Leave a New Reality
In a progressive move towards gender and modern family policies, Botswana introduced a new concept of adoption leave. This groundbreaking...
Employment & LR Bill 2025: Reasons for Terminations Can Now Be Included In Certificates of Employment
It is no secret that we go into employment with the hope that we would be set for life. This...
Employment & Labour Relations Bill 2025: Permanent and Fixed-Term Workers Are Now Equal in the Eyes of the Law
Contracts of employment are usually tailormade to employers' needs. They are meant to bridge a gap on a casual, part-time,...
Retail Sector: Is the Denial of Rest Periods Lawful
The Employment Act outlines the minimum rights every employee is entitled to. This is to say, an employer can choose...
Different Sanctions Applied on Multiple Charges Can Be Unfair
For most people, the difference between right and wrong is as clear as day. This is determined by oneโs principles....
Employers Can Hold Hearings in the Absence of the Accused
Laws are everywhere; they ensure that rights are not violated, people are not exploited, and agreement terms are not breached....
Is forced leave lawful?
The Employment Act provides minimum basic rights of every employee. Some of the rights stated include minimum wages, leaves, lawful...
Common Errors Surrounding Employee Demotions
Work relationships thrive through common understanding. Both parties involved i.e., employees and employers have guidelines that help shape the relationship...
Employers Can Get Away With Failing to Honour Obligations!
It is no secret that an employment relationship exists because of three important elements: an employee, an employer, and a...
What constitutes a fair disciplinary hearing?
Discipline is at the forefront of every employment relationship. The general expectation is that employers are to set ground rules...
