The following Acts have been assented to by President Ramaphosa: The National Minimum Wage Act. The Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act (BCEA). The Labour Relations Amendment Act (LRA). The Labour Laws Amendment Act. Below is a brief summary of what the Acts entail. Please note when the Acts will come into effect:
To Flexi-time or not to Flexi-time: The case of SACCAWU v Woolworths (Pty) Ltd [2018] ZACC 44 explained Background The matter arose from the retrenchments effected by Woolworths in 2012. In 2002, Woolworths decided that it would in future only employ workers on a flexible working hour basis, which was limited to 40 hours
Labour Law Advice on the Topic of Fair Reason and Procedure for Retrenchments in South Africa It is highly recommended to seek labour law advice before taking steps to retrench one or more employees. Even if you retrench employees for a fair reason, such as for operational reasons, you must still follow the correct procedure.
Employment Law in South Africa Regarding Employment Equity Reporting The employment law in South Africa is complex and it is essential that managers, supervisors, and business owners become familiar with the various aspects of employment law in the country. The Employment Equity Act is one of the important laws in South Africa and it is
What You Need to Know About Restraint of Trade Agreements in South Africa Restraint of trade is enforceable in South Africa unless it is contrary to public policy and the terms are unreasonable. The employer can include a restraint of trade clause in the employment contract to protect their propriety interests, such as trade secrets,
Author – Zinhle Mavuso “Why should I shut my eyes and grope in the dark when the material is available to show what work they actually did and how much it cost them?” – Assessing the effect of compensation events under the NEC3 Professional Services Contract In Northern Ireland Housing Executive v Healthy Buildings (Ireland)
