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The Minister of Employment and Labour issued Notice No. R.4598, which was published in Government Gazette No. 50431 on Friday, 05 April 2024.
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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.
Deale Attorneys
Sound familiar? Sometimes these protests may well be true. But they're not a defence. And they won't protect you from the merits of the charges if there're sufficient facts to prove them.
ENS
Typically, a contract of employment comes into existence when an employer makes an offer to employ a person and that person accepts the offer.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
South African businesses faced a multitude of challenges during the preceding financial year. Load shedding posed a significant obstacle, disrupting operations and increasing costs.
Norton Rose Fulbright
On 5 March 2024 the Minister of Employment and Labour announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold from R241 110,59 to R254 371,67. The increase is in effect from 1 April 2024.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
Section 213 of the Labour Relations Act defines a collective agreement as...
Fasken
On 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published draft regulations on the proposed sectorial numerical targets for public comment.
Deale Attorneys
"Yes, it is illegal. No doubt about it" Listen to the full conversation below…
ENS
The Constitutional Court has this week dismissed the ANC's application for leave to appeal a judgment requiring it to hand over its cadre deployment records.
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