YOUR SALARY CANNOT BE USED AS PUNISHMENT!
In South Africa, withholding an employee’s salary as a form of discipline or punishment is unlawful in most circumstances. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Section 34 An employer may not make any deductions from an employee’s remuneration unless: 1. The employee has agreed in writing, or 2. The deduction is required or permitted by […]
SIDE HUSTLES & CONTRACT CLAUSES
Many of us now rely on side gigs to earn additional money, follow our passions, or protect ourselves from unstable employment. Whether it’s managing a small online business, providing consulting support, or making content for platforms such as YouTube, these alternative income sources are now widely embraced. Are employees allowed to run a side hustle? […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & BUSINESS IDEAS
Always ensure that your agreements clearly states that any intellectual property created – whether designs, content, code, or any other work, automatically belongs to you business. This protects your ownership rights and ensures you retain full control over all work produced on your behlaf. If your business or product has a distinctive name, you may […]
DEADLINE – 2026 MENTORSHIP
We are quickly reaching capacity for our mentorship programme. Please note that applications will close on 21 December 2025. If you have already completed your application, your spot is secured 😊 and you will receive further information within the coming week.
BENEFITS OF MENTORSHIP
Visit our website (www.forwomeninlaw.com) to apply and secure your spot. Limited space available! Please contact noemi@forwomeninlaw.com if you have any questions.
HIGHLIGHTS – LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP 2025
A Powerhouse of Insight and Experience: Highlights from Our Legal Careers Workshop Our recent For Women In Law Legal Careers Workshop was nothing short of inspiring, a true powerhouse of insight, experience, and empowerment. Each speaker brought unique perspectives, candid stories, and invaluable advice, leaving our attendees equipped and motivated to shape the future of the legal […]
LCW – TASK TEAM
Teamwork makes the vision work! ✨ A heartfelt thank you to our amazing task team for your tireless effort and excellence at the Legal Career Workshop. Your passion, professionalism, and teamwork brought everything together seamlessly. ❤️
LCW – PANESLISTS
Get ready to meet the amazing Host, MC, and Speakers joining us at the FWIL Legal Careers Workshop! They’ll be sharing their experiences and insights as we explore the wide range of career opportunities a law degree can offer. We’ve handpicked a lineup of passionate professionals who truly know their stuff. See you on 25 […]
LCW – LAWTONS AFRICA SPONSORSHIP
We are excited to announce that Lawtons Africa is joining us as a sponsor at our upcoming Legal Careers Workshop! Lawtons Africa is a South African law firm with 133 years of history and practice areas that include environmental, social and governance; dispute resolution and litigation; corporate/commercial; real estate; private equity; competition/anti-trust; business restructuring and […]
LCW – MASHOBANE SPONSORSHIP
We are excited to announce that MASHOBANE ADVISORY SERVICES is joining us as a sponsor at our upcoming Legal Careers Workshop! MASHOBANE ADVISORY SERVICES is a proudly black-owned and women-led professional services firm offering; – Corporate Governance – Legal Advisory – Compliance – Company Secretarial – Procurement Law Join us on Saturday 25 October 2025 […]