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In light of #metoo and the Court’s zero-tolerance to sexual harassment, where does this leave employers?

In light of the recent #metoo movement, sexual harassment has never been more topical or of greater concern to all employers. The Employment Equity Act places unavoidable accountability on employers…
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Die nasionale minimumloon sal binnekort inwerking tree – wat jy moet weet…

Die langdurige gesprekke aangaande die vatbaarheid van die instelling van ’n nasionale minimumloon is uiteindelik iets van die verlede. President Cyril Ramaphosa het hierdie Rubikon in November oorgesteek toe hy…
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Important Labour Law amendments to employees leave entitlement

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 is the supreme law the Republic. Its preamble states that we, the people of South Africa, “believe that South Africa belongs…
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The Rubicon has been crossed: the national minimum wage has been implemented – what you should know…

Debate Over The lengthy debate regarding whether or not the national minimum wage should be adopted in South Africa has finally reached its end. President Cyril Ramaphosa has crossed the…
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Poligraaftoetsing: sal die waarheid jou werklik vrymaak?

Dit is moontlik dat u tans ’n werknemer van wangedrag verdink. U mag dit  selfs oorweeg om die werknemer te versoek om ’n poligraaftoets af te lê. Voordat u egter…
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Ek wil ’n dissiplinêre verhoor vermy: moet ek summier bedank?

Dissiplinêre optrede word daagliks in Suid-Afrikaanse werksplekke teen werknemers geneem. Baie werknemers vrees die gevolge ’n skuldigbevinding en glo dat die beste uitweg is om summier te bedank. Ongelukkig verkeer…
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I want to avoid disciplinary action: should I resign with immediate effect?

When faced with impending disciplinary action, many employees panic and believe they can avoid it by resigning with immediate effect. They believe they can elude the notice period they are…
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Polygraphs: will the truth set you free from unfair dismissal claims?

The practicalities of polygraph testing in the workplace Perhaps you suspect an employee of misconduct. You may be thinking about requiring them to attend a polygraph test. Before you go…
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Dagga in die Werksplek – Wat is die implikasie hiervan vir werkgewers

Die Konstitutisonele Hof het op die 18de September 2018 verskeie bepalings van die Wet op Dwelmmiddels en Dwelmsmokkelary asook verwante bepalings in die Wet op Medisyne en Verwante Stowwe ongrondwetlik…
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Highs and lows of Cannabis in the Workplace

On 18 September 2018, the Constitutional Court declared various sections of the Drug and Drug Trafficking Act as well as the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act invalid. The effect…
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