Businesses operate in a challenging environment where the economic climate and other external forces can leave a business with little choice but restructuring: realign, restructure
Suspending an employee is a common occurrence in the workplace. Employers must however take care to follow the correct procedures when imposing both precautionary and
In terms of the Labour Relations Act (LRA), an employee’s employment contract is automatically transferred to the new employer when a business is sold as
Refusal to vaccinate – A recent arbitration award found that it was substantially fair to dismiss an employee who was opposed to compulsory vaccination in
Labour legislation applies to all employers and employees. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) defines the minimum terms and conditions of employment on which
Sexual harassment is a serious offence and is also deemed a form of unfair discrimination. The Employment Equity Act (EEA) stipulates that an employer violates
Every employee has the right, in terms of the Constitution of South Africa, to strike. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) defines a strike as the
All employers must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This law requires that employers, as far as is reasonably practicable, provide and maintain
What is the difference between self-quarantine and isolation? According to the Government Gazette 44700, dated 11 June 2021, the definitions are as follows: ISOLATION –
The Employment Equity Act (“EEA”) applies to all employers, but a “designated employer” (who meets the minimum requirements) has additional responsibilities. Make sure you know
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