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Testing positive for intoxicating substances at work- Rules, Risks and Case Laws

Human Resources, Labour Relations

Testing Positive for an Intoxicating Substance at Work – Rules, Risks and Case Law in South Africa. Substance and alcohol testing in the workplace remains one of the most complex and sensitive areas of labour relations in South Africa. Employers are required to balance: workplace safety, employee rights, and fair disciplinary procedures. In high-risk environments …

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Procedural Fairness Matters in Retrenchment

Human Resources, Labour Relations

  When businesses face financial pressure, restructuring, or operational changes, retrenchment may become unavoidable. However, even where a valid operational reason exists, employers must follow a fair procedure. Procedural fairness ensures that employees are treated with dignity, transparency, and respect throughout the retrenchment process. A failure to follow a proper process can render a dismissal …

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National Minimum Wage Update – Effective 1 March 2026

Human Resources, In The News, Labour Relations

South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) has been adjusted with effect from 1 March 2026, reinforcing the country’s commitment to fair pay across sectors. The national minimum wage is now set at R30,23 per ordinary hour worked, applying equally to farm workers and domestic workers. However, certain categories remain treated differently under the Act: workers …

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Employment Equity Bill – Amended by the President

Human Resources, In The News, Labour Relations

What is employment Equity? Every designated employer is required to design and implement an employment Equity plan. The purpose of the employment Equity plan is to enable the employer “to achieve reasonable progress towards employment Equity”, to assist in eliminating unfair discrimination in the workplace, and to achieve equitable representation of employees from designated groups …

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MIBCO | SETTLEMENT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

Human Resources, In The News, Labour Relations

16 November 2022 ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRYSETTLEMENT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS The Motor Industry is hereby informed that Parties to the Council have signed and ratified the MIBCO Collective Bargaining Negotiations Settlement Agreement on 10 November 2022. Please take note of the following salient matters with regards to the Settlement Agreement: MIBCO is …

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