
The current working environment within South Africa may appear to be desperate as finding employment is a rare and sought-after opportunity. According to Statistics South Africa, the current rate of…
The current working environment within South Africa may appear to be desperate as finding employment is a rare and sought-after opportunity. According to Statistics South Africa, the current rate of…
The Compensation Fund was established to alleviate some of the pressure held by employers. This Act allows employees to claim from the fund where they are injured during the course…
Most people opt to manage different side businesses to generate more cash flow to stay afloat. The South African economy has forced people to search for other means to live…
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act provides that “an employer must pay an employee who is dismissed for reasons based on the employer’s operational requirements severance pay equal to at…
Section 54 (1) of the Employment Equity Act (“EEA”) makes provision for the Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases in the Workplace. The objective of…
The Labour Relations Act provides in section 188 (1)(a)(i) that a dismissal is unfair if the employer fails to prove that the dismissal was for a fair reason following fair…
Businesses are known for restructuring which may be due to various factors such as the economic climate, advancements in technology, etc. Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of…
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) processes are cheaper, more efficient, less stressful and more interactive than traditional civil litigation. Its flexible and informal processes make ADR an attractive alternative. The degree…
It is a common understanding that in the workplace, there exists an inherent, unequal and often unavoidable bargaining power relationship between employers and employees. The many permutations of the kinds…
The CCMA has been known as one of the busiest and most backlogged forums in South Africa. This clearly indicates the challenges and complexities involved in the workplace. Bargaining councils…
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