Labour Court sides with pastor in seminal constructive dismissal case

Labour Court sides with pastor in seminal constructive dismissal case

In a striking judgment handed down on 28 March 2025, the Labour Court ruled that Pastor Lerato Makombe was constructively dismissed by her employer, the Cape Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  The decision confirms that even within religious institutions, employees are protected by labour law – and that a failure to act on workplace hostility and discrimination can amount to unlawful dismissal. Years of Grievances and Transfers Pas…

Two cautionary tales: how to avoid constructive dismissal cases

Constructive dismissal, an often talked about but misunderstood area of employment law, continues to challenge HR professionals and business leaders alike. The post Two cautionary tales: how to avoid constructive dismissal cases appeared first on Personnel Today.