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Watch out Designated Employers, you’re about to disclose a lot more information

Within South Africa, if you are a business that employs more than 50 employees or you have an annual turnover higher than the threshold provided for your sector in the…
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Strides made in Promoting “Decent Work” for Women in the Workplace

Introduction In 2007 South Africa pledged its commitment to the attainment of decent work and sustainable livelihoods for all workers. This pledge was made in response to the International Labour…
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The CCMA is not rolling over on the issue of Legal Representation

Introduction The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) is a dispute resolution body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (“LRA”). The LRA has determined that…
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Die bevordering van Arbeidsregte in die demokratiese bestel

Inleiding Mei is ’n belangrike maand op die Suid-Afrikaanse kalender. Dit is veral waar van 2019. Op 1 Mei 2019 het ons Werkersdag gevier. ’n Week later is die land…
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Reflecting on the promotion of Labour Rights in our new democracy

Introduction May was an important month on the South African calendar. This is especially true in 2019. On the first, we celebrated Worker’s Day. A week later we went to…
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To resign, or not to resign: that is the question…

New case law finds that employees could potentially avoid disciplinary action if they resign with immediate effect before their hearings. Introduction In 2017, the Labour Court had to consider in…
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Onveranderde werksetiek: te midde van veranderde omstandighede?

Werkgewers en werknemers se regte en verantwoordelikhede te midde van beurtkrag Inleiding In Februarie 2019 het Ekonoom, Mike Schüssler, beraam dat die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie verliese van bykans een biljoen rand…
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Business as unusual?Shedding light on your employment rights when the lights go out.

In February 2019, Economist, Mike Schüssler, estimated that the South African economy lost approximately one billion rand per load shedding stage per day. These losses had a ripple effect throughout…
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Is werkgewers skuldig aan ’n onbillike arbeidspraktyk wanneer hul werknemers voorkomend skors sonder om hul te raadpleeg?

Is dit steeds noodsaaklik om werknemers te raadpleeg voor voorkomende skorsings? Die impak van Long v South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd and Others op Arbeidsreg prosedure Voorkomende skorsings: ’n onbillike…
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Suspension of an employee without allowing representations : is that an unfair labour practice?

Can employers suspend employees under investigation without consulting with them first? The impact of Long v South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd and Others on Labour Law  procedure Precautionary suspension: an…
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