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What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

Compliance

  • As you know, a legal register is vital to enforce health and safety in the workplace. But, do you know that the Occupational Health and safety Act (OHSA) requires you to use these four rules to keep and maintain your company's legal register? Read on to find out what these rules are...
  • [09 January 2014]
  • Electrical Machinery Regulations Act: Do you know the requirements for switchgear and transformer premises?
  • Have enclosed housing switchgear and transformers? If so, read on to discover what the Electrical Machinery Regulations Act says you must do. ››› more
  • [03 January 2014]
  • Revealed: Ten key areas to cover when marking pressure equipment
  • Do you use pressure equipment? If so, Pressure Equipment Regulations require you to mark your equipment. Here are the ten key areas to cover when marking pressure equipment. ››› more
  • [12 December 2013]
  • Hiring disabled employees? Make sure you know what 'reasonable accommodation' really means
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) says you have to reasonably accommodate disabled employees. But what exactly does reasonable accommodation mean? Read on to find out... ››› more
  • [12 December 2013]
  • Is it lawful to discriminate against smokers in the workplace?
  • Labour law doesn't govern smoking in the workplace. The Tobacco Products Control Act is the framework you must use to govern this issue. Read on to find out whether or not the Act allows you to discriminate against employees who smoke. ››› more
  • [11 December 2013]
  • Are you inspecting and maintaining these 12 facilities in your workplace?
  • Providing risk-free workplace facilities in offices and factories is a legal requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). But it doesn't stop there! You have to inspect and maintain them to ensure they're in working order. Here are 12 examples of facilities you must inspect and maintain... ››› more
  • [10 December 2013]
  • Wal-Mart suffers deadly construction accident: Make sure your site doesn't follow suit
  • Many people think construction accidents only happen to small, little-known construction companies. Not true! This is evident in the latest construction incident which involved the electrocution and death of a construction employee at one of Wal-Mart's stores in Arkansas. Could yours be the next construction site that makes the news for all the wrong reasons? Here's how to ensure it's not... ››› more
  • [29 November 2013]
  • Are you allowed to refuse a DoL inspector entry onto your site?
  • One of the most common questions regarding inspections is whether or not employers are allowed to refuse a DoL inspector entry onto their construction sites. Read on to find out what the law says about this... ››› more
  • [28 November 2013]
  • If the Ice Hotel needs fire alarms, surely you'd better have them too?
  • The Ice Hotel in Sweden has had to install fire alarms for the first time this year, to meet the requirements set out by the country's health and safety laws. And so should you... ››› more
  • [19 November 2013]
  • Upgrade your toilets and canteen to avoid legal wrangles...
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act dictates that you have to maintain clean, functional working facilities. To be compliant, you should maintain an ongoing hygiene programme. By doing this, not only will you pass any health and safety inspection, but you'll also be taking steps toward the prevention of germs and bacteria that cause diseases. ››› more
  • [18 November 2013]



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