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Moonlighting unacceptable, rules South African court
06/12/2023
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Mpumelelo Nxumalo of Webber Wentzel
Mpumelelo Nxumalo is a partner at Webber Wentzel

 

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Kalene Watson of Webber Wentzel
Kalene Watson is a senior associate at Webber Wentzel

A recent Labour Court judgment has underscored the duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees. The court emphasised the necessity of proactive disclosure to employers, affirming that moonlighting – without prior approval – constitutes a breach of fiduciary duties and undermines the employer's prerogative to make informed decisions.