What is Expected from Arbitrators According to the Labour Relations Act? This year has seen some of the most frequent labour disputes between employer and employee regarding retrenchment and reinstatement. In many cases, such disputes are arbitrarily resolved, avoiding any litigation procedures for the sake of both parties. Today we will discuss the role of
Non-Payment of Annual Bonuses 2020 has been an unpredictable rollercoaster ride for businesses in South Africa. Business owners and their employees felt the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions, whether it was a work environment change or being forced to shut storefronts throughout lockdown periods. This impact leads into the holiday season, with employees expecting an
A Company Has Gone into Business Rescue: What Are the Employee’s Rights? South Africa’s Labour Law is very liberal and open to interpretation regarding employment and contractual obligations. Therefore, if you find yourself in a labour dispute as an employee, it is pivotal to have a Labour Law specialist on your side. With COVID-19 spoiling
The Compulsory Shutdown for Builders’ Holiday South Africa’s construction industry usually shuts down around mid-December for the annual “Builders’ Holiday”. Throughout 2020, COVID-19 has caused unexpected delays because of lockdown, workplace protocols, and occupational health and safety regulations. This caused a backlog that could influence the Builders’ Holiday period, as an industry group for the
Allardyce & Partners Offers Labour Law Specialists A new year is upon us, putting the incredibly difficult 2020 behind us and giving us hope for the future. However, COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc when it comes to the effect it has on businesses in South Africa and how the businesses are forced to respond to
The Current Crisis Being Created by the CCMA’s Budgetary Constraints The year of 2020 has been a difficult and dark year as COVID-19 had its say in everything, especially when it came to businesses and their implemented budget constraints as a result of COVID-19 regulations and lockdowns. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)
