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Consolidated Employers Organisation
In essence, Section 23(2) of the BCEA sets out that the medical certificate must be issued and signed by a medical practitioner or any other person who is certified to diagnose and treat patients...
ENS
In National Union of Metalworkers South Africa obo Nganezi and Others v Dunlop Mixing and Technical Services (Pty) Limited and Others Casual Workers Advice Office...
ENS
Although the Labour Relations Act, 1995 ("LRA") provides protection and remedies to employees who allege that they have been unfairly dismissed...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In the pursuit of social justice within South Africa's labour law, employers often find themselves navigating a complex system filled with biases and challenges.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Negotiating, or being a good negotiator for that matter, is a skill many may claim to possess but that few truly possess.
ENS
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...
ENS
In the case of Epic Outdoor Media Sales (Pty) Ltd v Terrance Paterson and Network X (Pty) Ltd, judgment was handed down on 18 March 2024, by the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In business today, the pursuit of success goes hand in hand with a commitment to social justice. At the forefront of this movement are business leaders who understand that true prosperity...
ENS
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued Notice No. R.4598, which was published in Government Gazette No. 50431 on Friday, 05 April 2024.
ENS
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued Notice No. R.4437, published in Government Gazette No. 50203 on 1 March 2024. The notice invites interested and affected parties...
Fasken
The most common form of dismissal – as defined under section 186(1)(a) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) - is one where the employer terminates an employee's employment contract with or without notice.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
The recent Labour Court matter of Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union on Behalf of Espach v Polokwane Local Municipality (2024) 45 ILJ 308 (LC) revolves around an application...
ENS
Whether or not an employer is required to provide reasons before terminating an employee's contract of employment upon notice has been ambiguous for some time.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In a notable judgment from the Labour Court of South Africa, the case of Mark Strydom v ArcelorMittal South Africa (J 1764/2023) has captured the attention of legal and labour relations experts.
ENS
Various court decisions have established parameters regarding the withholding of a member's benefit by a pension fund, under section 37D(1)(b)(ii) of the Pension Funds Act 24, 1956 ("the Act").
ENS
It is vital for directors to understand that under section 13A(2) and (3) of the Pension Funds Act 24, 1956 (the "Act"), regardless of a registered fund's internal rules...
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...
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Many employees don't fully appreciate the importance of a reference letter and how significantly it can benefit their future job prospects.
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.
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