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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...]

employment equity

  • Steep penalties in the new Amendments to Employment Equity Act
  • On Monday we looked at what you should know about the new changes to the Employment Equity Act, and what they mean for your business. Today I want to show you what can happen if you don't comply with these new provisions.... ››› more
  • [11 February 2014]
  • DoL to announce changes to Construction Regulations today
  • The Department of Labour (DoL) is set to shake things up in the construction sector. It will announce the amended Construction Regulations today (10 February 2014).... ››› more
  • [10 February 2014]
  • Recruitment 101: Are you legally allowed to conduct reference checks?
  • Conducting reference checks is an important part of the recruitment process. But, is this practice even legal? Read on to find out what labour law says about conducting reference checks.... ››› more
  • [04 February 2014]
  • Part 2: Six more discriminatory selection practices you must avoid at all costs
  • It's unlawful to discriminate against job applicants. To make sure you're not guilty, steer clear of these six discriminatory selection practices.... ››› more
  • [04 February 2014]
  • The DoL will check the following when doing inspections in your workplace
  • The Department of Labour (DoL) regularly conducts inspections to check your level of compliance with safety laws. Read on to find out what the inspectors will look for when they pay you a visit.... ››› more
  • [31 January 2014]
  • Part 1: Nine discriminatory selection practices you MUST avoid in your workplace
  • You're not allowed to discriminate against employees. This includes job applicants. Make sure you avoid discriminating against job applicants on the following nine grounds.... ››› more
  • [31 January 2014]
  • BBBEE: Comply with the EEA or face fines
  • Most of the criticism around Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is that while there's a need for transformation, BBBEE isn't being implemented properly. And one of the things that hinder the process is fraud, more specifically fraudulent BBBEE certificates. Read on to find out more about this and the fines that accompany failure to comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA).... ››› more
  • [29 January 2014]
  • Are you aware of the legal problems that arise if you charge an employee with desertion?
  • Dealing with desertion isn't child's play. One wrong move could see you ina legal dispute. Continue reading as we explain the legal problems that can arise if you charge an employee with desertion.... ››› more
  • [27 January 2014]




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