Dismissal remains the most thorough and comprehensive work available on a problem that confronts employers, lawyers, judges and arbitrators every working day – when is it fair to terminate the relationship with employees, for whatever reason this regrettable step may be deemed necessary?

This work deals with all the circumstances in which dismissals arise and are challenged – from dismissals for misconduct and incapacity, through retrenchments, automatically unfair dismissals, dismissals of protected and unprotected strikers, to the procedures required before such dismissals can lawfully be effected and challenged. Written in the clear and readable style for which the author has become acclaimed, the exposition of each principle is illustrated with examples drawn from the case law. This fourth edition adds many judgments handed down since the third edition was published five years ago, and incorporates judgments law and statutory amendments that have been handed down or enacted since then.

Dismissal forms a volume in a quartet by the author, and should where necessary be read with its companion volumes – Employment Rights, Collective Labour Law and Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution

First published in 1996, Workplace Law has become one of the most widely used and frequently quoted text books on South African labour law. This 12th edition has been revised and supplemented to incorporate the latest case law, as well as the latest amendments to labour legislation. Workplace Law provides a complete overview of issues that have arisen and are likely to arise on the shop floor, in court and in arbitration proceedings - from unfair labour practices, through employment equity, dismissal and collective bargaining, to strikes. This updated, comprehensive and reliable work is a convenient and indispensable guide to a complex and fascinating area of law. Workplace Law is also available in electronic form as part of Juta's Labour Library, where it is updated quarterly.

First published in 1996, Workplace Law has become one of the most widely used and frequently quoted text books on South African labour law. This 14th edition has been revised and supplemented to incorporate the latest case law, as well as recent amendments to labour legislation.

Workplace Law provides a complete overview of issues that have arisen and are likely to arise on the shop floor, in court and in arbitration proceedings – from unfair labour practices, through employment equity, dismissal and collective bargaining, to strikes. Students, HR and IR practitioners, lawyers, employers, employees and trade union officials will find this updated, comprehensive and reliable work a convenient and indispensable guide to a complex and fascinating area of law. Workplace Law is also available in electronic form in Juta’s Labour Law Library, where it is updated quarterly.

John Grogan BA(Hons)(Rhodes), B Iuris LLB (SA), LLM PhD (Rhodes) brought the experience gleaned from a quarter of a century’s involvement in labour law to bear on the production of this book. One of the most prolific and respected commentators on South African labour law, he has been involved in the teaching or practice of law in various capacities since 1987. Having left his position as Head and Professor of Law at Rhodes University to enter private practice as an advocate, Dr Grogan has been involved in many important cases as counsel, judge or arbitrator. He is also the author of Employment Rights, Dismissal, Collective Labour Law and Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution, as well as of innumerable articles, and has served as acting judge in the Labour and High Courts and as senior commissioner of the CCMA and a number of bargaining councils.

Collective Labour Law is the most thorough and comprehensive book available on the law governing the relationship between organised labour and employers in South Africa.

The book covers topics such as the recognition of trade unions as bargaining agents, how organisational rights are acquired and lost, the collective bargaining process, strikes and lock-outs.

Copious examples from case law give the reader insight not only into the law but also into the events that led to conflicts which ended up in the courts. The book is written in the clear and readable style for which the author has become acclaimed.

Collective Labour Law is part of a quartet of books by John Grogan that covers the entire field of labour law as it has developed in South Africa to date. The book is also available in digital format, which offers subscribers ongoing quarterly updates.

Employment Rights forms one volume of a quartet by the author, which together covers the entire field of labour law as it has developed in South Africa to date. This volume deals with relations between employers and employees from the commencement of employment to its termination, and highlights the drastic inroads which have been made on the managerial prerogative by legislation, in particular the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Equity Act.

The reader will find detailed discussion of the employment contract, unfair labour practices, unfair discrimination and affirmative action, unemployment insurance and skills development.

The book is written in the clear and readable style for which the author has become acclaimed, and each topic is copiously illustrated with examples drawn from the case law.

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Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution, first published in 2010, is the most comprehensive exposition of practice and procedure in the various forums charged with resolving employment and labour disputes in South Africa. It provides an overview of the nature, powers and jurisdiction of the CCMA, bargaining councils, the Labour Court and private arbitrators, and guides the reader though the maze of rules and procedures that must be followed to process matters through these forums, while giving useful tips on how to avoid or surmount obstacles that might arise along the way. This book is more than a practice manual. Written in the clear and lively style which characterises the author’s writing, it sets out the principles underlying the issues discussed, and illustrates them with many examples from decided cases. The 4th edition of Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution will be an indispensable part of any practitioner’s library.

Meet the Grogans

Before there was Marley, there was a gleefully mischievous boy navigating his way through the seismic social upheaval of the 1960s. On the one side were his loving but comically traditional parents, whose expectations were clear. On the other were his neighborhood pals and all the misdeeds that followed. The more young John tried to straddle these two worlds, the more spectacularly, and hilariously, he failed. Told with Grogan's trademark humor and affection, The Longest Trip Home is the story of one son's journey into adulthood to claim his place in the world. It is a story of faith and reconciliation, breaking away and finding the way home again, and learning in the end that a family's love will triumph over its differences.

When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help. But by the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself

Marley can't wait for his first trip to the ballpark. He is ready to cheer for the home team. But is the home team ready for Marley?

The day of the annual town Easter Egg Hunt has arrived, and Marley and his family are ready to find the biggest, most eggstravagant egg Marley is great at spotting the eggs in trees and behind plants, but he just can't seem to get the eggs to Cassie or Baby Louie before someone else snatches them up. So, in true Marley fashion, Marley decides to forge his own path . . . right through the doors of the town shops. Stopping into the grocery, the bakery, and the party store, Marley creates calamity wherever his paws touch. But will his wild egg chase end up with Marley finding the big, glorious egg before the hunt is over?

Woof Woof Woof

Marley barks all day long, so will his family still pay attention whensomething important happens? Join Marley in this easy-to-follow beginning reader.

A special film tie-in edition of the heart-warming story about the World's Worst Dog, adapted from John Grogan's phenomenally bestselling memoir, Marley and Me. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into a large, rowdy Labrador retriever. Marley is always getting into trouble, whether he is stealing underwear, crashing through doors, or drooling on guests, some may say he's the World's Worst Dog! But those who know and love Marley accept him as a dog like no other. His heart is pure and his larger-than-life personality irresistible. He brings joy to his family, the Grogans, and teaches them what really matters in life.

When Marley, the world's most rambunctious pup, gets into trouble, he runs away. He eventually learns that his family loves him, even when he's been bad. Original.

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to join in. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family in every way he can. But while Marley may have good intentions, it's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a paper chain of snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's rowdiness ruin Christmas, or will he find a way to share some holiday magic with his family? Packed with hilarious Marley bad-boy antics, this follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley delivers a heartfelt holiday story.

Employment Rights forms one volume of a quartet by the author, which together covers the entire field of labour law as it has developed in South Africa to date. This volume deals with relations between employers and employees from the commencement of employment to its termination and highlights the drastic inroads which have been made on the managerial prerogative by legislation, particularly the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Equity Act. The reader will find detailed discussion of the employment contract, unfair labour practices, unfair discrimination and affirmative action, unemployment insurance and skills development. The book is written in the clear and readable style for which the author has become acclaimed, and each topic is copiously illustrated with examples drawn from the case law.

Marley's family is invited on a tour of the firehouse Marley wasn't formally invited, but he decides to show up anyway. What will Marley's paws land in this time?

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT MOVED DOG LOVERS ALL OVER THE WORLD **NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING OWEN WILSON AND JENNIFER ANISTON** 'A book with intense appeal . . . tenderly follows its subject from sunrise to sunset' New York Times 'Not just a funny dog story . . . It's a universal story of family life and a publishing sensation' The Times 'Made me laugh so much I pulled a muscle in my solar plexus' Daily Mail 'A wonderful, moving book that even non-dog-lovers cannot fail to enjoy' Mail on Sunday * * * * * * The original book that moved millions of readers around the world and that inspired the major motion picture of the same name starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. This No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller tells the heart-warming tale of how a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy could grow into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound stramroller of a Labrador retriever who would prove that unconditional love comes in many forms. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Along comes Marley, mischievous, hyperactive and so unruly he is expelled from obedience school. How could they possibly know that this incorrigible dog could teach them more about love for life than they could hope to teach him? Since becoming a major motion picture, starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, this heart-warming and unforgettable story of a family and their haphazard dog has become a timeless family favourite.

Cassie gets to bring her class's baby chicks home for the weekend. But when Cassie needs help watching them, will Marley rise to the occasion?

Marley the loveable, trouble-making yellow lab stars in another holiday adventure in the picture book Trick or Treat, Marley! by John Grogan, author of Marley & Me. Marley's family is throwing a Halloween party. Cassie and Baby Louie are having lots of fun putting up spooky decorations. And Marley's having even more fun destroying them. The kids hang a creepy skeleton. Marley runs away with the leg bone. The kids string fake spider webs on the stairs. Marley sweeps them up with his tail. The kids carve pumpkins. Marley gets his head stuck in a jack-o'-lantern. Worst of all--he eats every piece of Halloween candy! Will Marley's family be able to have any Halloween fun with their naughty puppy around? Richard Cowdrey's illustrations bring the charming and mischievous Marley to life.

Grogan's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling chronicle of his life with his wildly neurotic Labrador retriever is now a major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, scheduled for theatrical release on Christmas Day.

Collective Labour Law deals with all the issues that may arise in the relationship between organised labour and employers.

Beginning with a description of the main players in the field - trade unions and employers' organisations - the book undertakes a systematic exploration of the available bargaining forums, the collective bargaining process, the conclusion of collective agreements, the legal requirements covering strikes and lockouts, and the consequences of unlawful industrial action.

This volume is a companion to three others (Employment Rights, Dismissal, and Labour Litigation and Dispute Resolution), which together provide a comprehensive overview of the entire body of current labour law. On its own or as a component of the four-volume set, Collective Labour Law represents an indispensable addition to the libraries of all concerned with or involved in labour law.

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.

John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled.

But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.

Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.