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Individuals with a criminal record may be faced with significant challenges when seeking employment. In South Africa, employers may legally exclude an applicant from consideration...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South Africa's employment environment is a nuanced terrain shaped by a complex interplay of historical legacies, legal mandates, and socio-economic imperatives.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In the contemporary business environment, the notion of "social justice" transcends mere rhetoric, evolving into a foundational principle essential...
ENS
The annual earnings threshold determined by the Minister of Employment and Labour will increase from R241 110.59 to R254 371.67, with effect from 1 April 2024, marking an increase of R13 261.08 per annum.
Deale Attorneys
Sound familiar? Sometimes these protests may well be true. But they're not a defence. And they won't protect you from the merits of the charges if there're sufficient facts to prove them.
Norton Rose Fulbright
On 5 March 2024 the Minister of Employment and Labour announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold from R241 110,59 to R254 371,67. The increase is in effect from 1 April 2024.
ENS
The Constitutional Court has this week dismissed the ANC's application for leave to appeal a judgment requiring it to hand over its cadre deployment records.
Norton Rose Fulbright
On February 1, 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published new draft regulations in terms of section 55(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA).
Consolidated Employers Organisation
The best place to start dealing with sick leave abuse as an employer is to understand what the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) states regarding sick leave.
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South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month between 3 November and 3 December every year. According to the Department of Women...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In the ever-evolving landscape of labour law in South Africa, employers face the complex challenge of maintaining a workplace that is not only productive but also fair and inclusive.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Short-time work, a strategic response to economic fluctuations, plays a pivotal role in South African labour law. This article aims to delve into the legal intricacies and practical considerations...
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Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Consolidated Employers Organisation
It has become quite common in arbitration proceedings that the Applicant would raise the point that the trust relationship between the employer and employee...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) aims to achieve workplace equity by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment. The Act further seeks to implement affirmative...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Employment Equity ensures that suitably qualified individuals from designated groups (previously disadvantaged and those discriminated against in the past)...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
By this time, CEO members and readers of this forum will better understand the inner workings of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the effects it may have on employers. Now that we know what exactly
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South Africa is one of the world's most culturally, racially, and economically diverse countries. To ensure that everyone enjoys equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace, the Employment...
ENS
There is a SePedi maxim that says "Molato ga o bole'', which is loosely translated to mean that there is no prescription for unlawful acts, regardless of the time that has passed since the unlawful...
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The Labour Court has handed down an interesting decision concerning an allegation of an automatically unfair dismissal claim arising from an employer's vaccination...
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