Tag: misrepresentation
You lied on your CV, now pay back your salary
Hiring employees who misrepresent their qualifications can be a costly mistake for employers. Not only does it damage the reputation of the company, but it can also lead to a loss of productivity and profits. Fortunately, employers have legal recourse when an employee has misrepresented their qualifications during the hiring process, including claiming back remuneration.
Dirty hands will be caned at CCMA
In common law employers and employees have the obligation to treat each other fairly and within the law.
Fraudulent misrepresentation defeats voetstoots clause in sale
Where a seller had fraudulently failed to disclose a defective roof and sewerage system covered by buildings constructed without required statutory approval he was successfully sued in delict for fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent nondisclosure.
