Amendments to CCMA Rules
As of 24 April 2023, the CCMA amended many of their rules. The CCMA has indicated that these amendments promote greater social justice and equality. Some of the amendments will […]
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Employers
Rights and Constraints During Strike Action
Insights from Basic Conditions of Employment Act During strike action, Employers face their rights and limitations, which might not be immediately apparent when considering the concept of a “strike.” The
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Voluntary retrenchment agreements and packages
When a company contemplates retrenching employees, voluntary severance packages (VSP’s) are often offered. In terms of a VSP, an employee volunteers to be or agrees to be retrenched. The purpose
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ZEP Permit Expiration is Upon Us!
The grace period of ZEPs is ending as of the 30th of June 2023! We have outlined in a previous article the steps to be taken with employees (holding/ in
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Legal Consequences of Protest Action
Employees participating in a protected strike are entitled to a certain extent of protection. The employee may, for instance, not be dismissed for participating in a strike, nor do the
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An employee abusing sick leave to avoid/prolong disciplinary action – Does the employer have any remedy?
The situation commonly presents itself when an employee has committed an act of misconduct and is subjected to disciplinary action by the employer. It has become common that employees, more