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…
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 civil litigation procedures in South Africa can be costly. Given the nature of the legal system having numerous drawn out and postponed court appearances, alternative dispute resolution procedures are…
On 11 June 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety measures in South African workplaces was updated and officially gazetted, to include specific protocols around Covid-19 vaccinations. The amendments to the…
Independent contractors and employees who earn commission may claim home-office expenses from SARS. This benefit has been extended to full time employees who worked or who continue to work from…
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