For many employers, receiving notice of a labour inspection can be stressful. However, inspections form part of the Department of Employment and Labour’s ongoing responsibility to monitor compliance with South African labour legislation.
The best way to deal with an inspection is not to wait until an inspector arrives [more…]
Cartrack’s emergency response and engagement with the bereaved family following the tragic death of an employee have attracted significant public attention, offering valuable insights into crisis management and stakeholder communication during times of tragedy.
The recent death of a Cartrack employee at the company’s Rosebank offices has generated widespread media coverage, public scrutiny, and [more…]
Recent COIDA Amendments have officially come into effect following a proclamation by President Ramaphosa, introducing important changes that affect employer responsibilities, reporting requirements, and the management of workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
While many of the recent COIDA amendments are already operational, additional provisions are scheduled to take effect on 1 April 2026. Employers [more…]
Our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation places a duty on every employer to maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. Indeed, the recently introduced SANS 45001 standard dealing with Occupational Health and Safety management in South Africa, which was [more…]
Celebrating Corporate Wellness Awareness Week from 1 to 5 July by highlighting the vital role that companies play in fostering employee health and well-being is not just a matter of timing, it’s a matter of necessity.
A healthy workforce is a productive [more…]
GoLegal – Provided by: Cowan-Harper • By: Shahnaaz Bismilla & Kerry Gantley
The work environment has changed drastically over the last few years and as we transition to the fourth industrial revolution, employers need to be aware of the changing risks that business will face. With technology, we spend more time in meetings, at our desks [more…]
We are regularly asked which posters must be displayed at the workplace of our clients and for that reason and are then asked if our clients should also buy a list of posters which are available at the local stationary store.
Regardless of what your local stationer may say, there are only two (2) summary posters [more…]
