George Burns said: “Retirement at 65 is ridiculous! When I was 65, I still had pimples!” This might be the view of many South African employees, while others might feel […]
Can I force an employee to retire at a certain age? Read More »
We are often faced with workplace misconduct where the employer has treated similar acts of misconduct by employees differently. Consistently applying disciplinary actions and sanctions for the same or similar
Is consistently applying a workplace rule necessary? Read More »
The Department of Employment and Labour reporting period for Employment Equity has officially started on the 1st of September 2022, and designated employers have until the 15th of January 2023
The system for the submission of Employment Equity reports is now open Read More »
On 11 June 2021, the Department of Employment and Labour issued an updated occupational health and safety directive which, among other things, permits an employer to implement a mandatory workplace vaccination policy subject to specific guidelines.
CCMA Rules in Favour of Employer dismissing employee for vaccine refusal Read More »
The Department of Home Affairs has been cracking down on foreign nationals currently employed in South Africa and has started auditing various businesses across the country to ensure compliance with the Immigration Act 13 of 2002.
EMPLOYERS’ DUTIES WHEN EMPLOYING FOREIGN NATIONALS Read More »
A newly appointed employee, subject to the employer’s discretion, may be placed on a probationary period in order for the employer to ascertain whether the employee is able to perform their duties as per the requirements of their employment contract.
How to manage an employee on probation Read More »
The Employment Equity reporting window is coming up with the deadline for submissions being 15 January 2022. As a designated employer, failure to comply could lead to substantial penalties.
Are you considered a designated employer in terms of the Employment Equity Act? Read More »
While social media can be used effectively for business and has many positive uses, using social media carelessly in the employment context may have far-reaching consequences.
Careless use of social media has consequences Read More »
As South Africa has recently moved to Level 1 lockdown, employers should start looking to the future and consider whether employees are required to go back to the office or move to a remote working environment on a permanent basis.
Workplace changes as we move forward in a post pandemic world Read More »
Businesses can now implement mandatory vaccination policies for employees coming and going from the premises.
Mandatory Vaccination Policies and Latest Occupational Health and Safety Directive Read More »
