Monday, June 8, 2020
Whilst South Africans, including businesses and employees alike geared into a more flexible and collaborative set of arrangements in Level 3, just two days into the alert level, the Gauteng High Court declared the lockdown regulations relating to Level 3 and Level 4 as invalid and unconstitutional.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Whilst the country is still under lockdown following the announcement by the President to extend the lockdown to the end of April 2020, the effects on the country’s economy and labour markets are dire. Employment losses are rapidly increasing with many businesses remaining closed and employees suffering due to income loss or layoffs.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Business must understand the reciprocal rights and duties created for employers and employees now during the crisis. The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 remain in force and constitute the statutory framework within which the rights and obligations of employers and workers are defined. Contracts of employment concluded with workers and policies amplifying such contracts continue to encapsulate the common law rights of employers and employees.
Friday, November 1, 2019
The notion of "no days" (dies non) is defined as those days on which courts do not sit or carry on business. In other words, during this period no applications, responses or notices may be filed, unless specifically permitted by the Registrar.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
In all dealings relating to employee discipline, fairness towards the employee should be at the forefront of every employer’s mind. Following these steps will help ensure you treat your employees fairly and conduct effective disciplinary hearings.
What happens when an employee resigns and then has second thoughts and rescinds the resignation? Is the employee immediately reinstated or is the resignation final? This question was tackled by the CCMA in BAWUSA obo Hansen / Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd [2017] 6 BALR 620.
Friday, July 10, 2015
News Flash No. 01/2015
