A workplace free from harassment and bullying is essential to employee wellbeing, productivity, and organisational success. While harassment can take many forms, sexual harassment remains a serious and pervasive challenge for employers in South Africa. It undermines...
In many businesses, administrative tasks are often overlooked in favour of immediate operational demands. Yet, maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records is far more than an administrative formality, it is a critical function that safeguards both employers and...
In the fast-paced world of business, it is easy to overlook formal paperwork when welcoming a new team member. A handshake and verbal agreement may feel sufficient, but skipping a properly drafted written employment contract can cost time, money and relationships in...
In the demanding world of modern South African business — where stringent operational requirements, tight deadlines, long hours and effective teamwork define daily operations — many employers rely on trust and verbal understandings to manage their workforce. While...
Running a business in South Africa comes with significant legal responsibilities and managers are often the ones making decisions with the greatest labour law consequences. When employers appear before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA),...
Die Minister van Indiensneming en Arbeid, Nomakhosazana Meth, het op 4 Februarie 2025 die aanpassing in die nasionale minimumloon vir 2025 in die Staatskoerant gepubliseer. Die nuwe nasionale minimumloon wat reeds op 1 Maart 2025 in werking getree het is vasgestel op...
'n Arbitrasietoekenning is 'n wetlik bindende besluit wat uitgereik en oorhandig word deur 'n kommissaris in óf die Kommissie vir Versoening, Bemiddeling en Arbitrasie (KVBA), óf 'n Bedingingsraad. Hierdie toekennings spesifiseer gewoonlik die uitslag van die dispuut...
Ouerlike -, aannemings- en opdraggewende ouerlike verlof het op 1 Januarie 2020 in werking getree kragtens die Wysigingswet op Arbeidswette, Wet 10 van 2018. Baie werkgewers in die landboubedryf raak egter verward oor verlof gegewe die hangende Konstitusionele hofsaak...
What is a policy?A policy informs employees of the rule/s in respect of a certain topic. The employer puts these rules in place in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of his/her business operations. Policies are not underwritten by labour legislation, but...
by Abrie BronkhorstThe relationship between an employer and employee is based on mutual benefits and respect. Clear rules and guidelines ensure that friction and misunderstandings are limited. This will, in turn, promote a productive and positive work environment.The...
by Abrie BronkhorstThe calendar year is at an end, but the work environment presents many challenges as it is grounded in human relations. Communication remains one of the keys to success in managing the environment and limiting friction, especially over...
by OH&S – Leo van der WaltAn evacuation plan for any organisation – whether large or small and wherever its operations are situated – forms part of the overall emergency planning that responsible management should have in place. Such plans ensure that every employee...
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