The difference between punitive suspension and precautionary suspension
Suspension of Employees is a common occurrence in the workplace. Accordingly, Employers should be aware of the correct processes and procedures which must be complied with when [more...]
#CofesaWeStay
Cofesa, the Confederation of Employers of South Africa posted #CofesaWeStay- positive news on the #ImStaying forum: To create between 22m and 30m jobs plus more than 50m [more...]
Fraudulent qualifications – What employers need to know about the NQF Amendment Act
On 19 August 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the National Qualifications Framework (NQF Amendment Act) Amendment Act 12 of 2019. The NQF Amendment Act has [more...]
Every Employer Needs Labour Law Expertise
South African labour law is a minefield riddled with endless hidden dangers. That is, there are numerous labour acts, regulations, codes and determinations that are mainly focussed [more...]
Play by the book: Unions prohibited from recruiting outside the scope of their constitutions
In Lufil Packaging (Isithebe) (A division of Bidvest Paperplus (Pty) Ltd) v CCMA and Others (DA8/2018) [2019] ZALAC 39, the Labour Appeal Court was tasked with deciding [more...]
The changing face of the trade union landscape
LABOUR relations is seldom viewed dispassionately. It is a field that spans a multitude of collective and individual workplace interactions and experiences, from constructive relationship building initiatives [more...]
No more “Boers” allowed in the workplace!?
Racial tension and animosity are amongst the many social ills that form part of South Africa’s apartheid legacy. Eradicating these problems is made no easier by people’s [more...]
#sorrynotsorry: No freedom to falsely criticise your employer in the media
In the matter of Joseph Nzimande and two others v Didben NO and Others, the applicants were dismissed for making false statements to the media, bringing the [more...]
Conflict Of Interests
It is inherent in the nature of employment relationships that, as the employer is paying the employee for his services, he/she is obliged to be loyal to [more...]
National minimum wage not the jobs poison pundits feared – Minister
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday that the employment market had taken well to the National Minimum Wage since it was signed [more...]
Domestic Worker Compensation
This judgment represents a positive change toward State recognition and protection of domestic worker rights. South African domestic workers can now claim money from the Compensation Fund [more...]
Public Holiday Remuneration
There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding payments for public holidays if the public holiday falls on a Sunday and the Monday is a public [more...]
Department of Employment and Labour engages private security sector on NMW and conditions of employment
The Department of Employment and Labour will next week host a Private Security Sector Seminar, a sector which it has identified as high risk when it comes [more...]
New case deals with a South African who quit before their disciplinary hearing – here’s what happened
A recent Labour Court case has brought about more uncertainty as to whether an employee can quit before being fired. According to Michael Yeates, director at Cliffe [more...]
Chinese employers urged to comply with the National Minimum Wage Act
With more than 20 000 Chinese foreign nationals living in South Africa, the department has identified Chinese employers as one of the key stakeholders. The Inspection and [more...]
The most common lies on South African CV’s – which could soon lead to jail time
The introduction of new laws will see qualification fraud be made into a punishable offence in South Africa. The National Qualifications Amendment Bill, which is currently waiting [more...]
Specific forms of misconduct in the workplace and the necessity for a disciplinary code
Section 118 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) stipulates that a dismissal must be for a fair reason and effected in accordance with fair [more...]
South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 27.6%
South Africa's unemployment rate increased to 27.6% in the first quarter of 2019, Stats SA announced on 14 May 2019. The jobless rate at the end [more...]