Opinion Piece by: Stephany Terblanche Sexual harassment in the workplace is a contentious issue that continues to affect employees in the workplace, across various industries and levels of seniority. In the context of labour law, it’s more than just an ethical concern—it is a legal one, with clear obligations placed on employers to protect employees …
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Opinion Piece by: Karla Roux The discretion of hiring employees for a specific position in a company is up to the hiring committee / the employer responsible for the success of that position. In order to do so, all the relevant qualifications and requirements must be met for the specific position when the employee is …
Opinion Piece by: Sean Smart I write this article today as a fundamental question has been raised, as to whether or not the consumption of products and goods in a store is okay before payment for such has been made. In reading this I am sure you are aware and have been to a retail …
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Opinion Piece by: Karla Roux The expiration of annual leave after 18 months and how the respective leave cycles impact the effectiveness of this execution In terms of section 20(4) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA),[1] the leave that is accrued by an employee during their employment cycle will be valid for up …
Opinion Piece by: Karla Roux One of the necessities when dealing with employee relations in a business is having a functioning and public disciplinary code that all employers and employees must adhere to. This is further enforced in the Labour Relations Act[1] that employers are obligated to adopt disciplinary rules in the workplace that establish …
South Africa’s National Minimum Wage Increases Effective 1 March 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW), effective from 1 March 2025. The hourly wage will rise from R27.58 to R28.79, marking an approximate 4.4% increase. Implications for Employers and Employees Employers are legally required …
Zero Tolerance on alcohol and drugs in the worplace. In the realm of workplace policies, the issue of zero tolerance for alcohol stands as a contentious topic with far-reaching implications. In this labour court outcome, we delve into a captivating labour court case that revolves around the implementation of such a policy. This case highlights …
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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Important Notice: The SKILLS submission deadline is 30 April 2023. Contact us for advice or assistance: 082 855 0561 New Branch Alert: Cape Town We have opened a branch in Cape Town and will be servicing the greater Western Cape area. Letter from the Secretary 2023 has started with a bang and before we knew …
NATIONAL SHUT DOWN – URGENT NOTICE! Please take note that there is a certain amount of confusion regarding the national shut down which SAFTU has organised and the EFF hi-jacked. Attached is the certificate that the SAFTU federation of unions has procured and therefore a ‘no work no pay’ principle for those aligned unions …
