MRL3702
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Legal Opinion: Moleme v Induradec Coatings (Pty) Ltd (D581/2023) [2025] ZALCD
18
MRL3702 – Semester 2, 2025
1. Summary of the Facts (2 marks)
Ms Moleme, a chemist, informed her employer of her pregnancy and requested to be
removed from lab work due to chemical exposure. She was moved to an office but not
given alternative duties. Despite medical advice calling for a professional risk
assessment, the employer failed to conduct one and placed her on unpaid maternity
leave. She later resigned due to financial hardship and claimed unfair discrimination.
2. Issue(s) in Dispute (1 mark)
Whether the employer unfairly discriminated against Moleme based on pregnancy and
failed to comply with section 26(2) of the BCEA by not offering suitable alternative work.
3. Court’s Decision (1 mark)
The court found the employer unfairly discriminated against Moleme and failed to justify
its actions. It awarded her R724,086 (11 months’ salary) and ordered the employer to
pay legal costs.
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Legal Opinion: Moleme v Induradec Coatings (Pty) Ltd (D581/2023) [2025] ZALCD
18
MRL3702 – Semester 2, 2025
1. Summary of the Facts (2 marks)
Ms Moleme, a chemist, informed her employer of her pregnancy and requested to be
removed from lab work due to chemical exposure. She was moved to an office but not
given alternative duties. Despite medical advice calling for a professional risk
assessment, the employer failed to conduct one and placed her on unpaid maternity
leave. She later resigned due to financial hardship and claimed unfair discrimination.
2. Issue(s) in Dispute (1 mark)
Whether the employer unfairly discriminated against Moleme based on pregnancy and
failed to comply with section 26(2) of the BCEA by not offering suitable alternative work.
3. Court’s Decision (1 mark)
The court found the employer unfairly discriminated against Moleme and failed to justify
its actions. It awarded her R724,086 (11 months’ salary) and ordered the employer to
pay legal costs.
