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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

  • Wits dismisses two employees for sexual harassment - here's what to do when you receive a complaint of sexual harassment from your employee
  • The University of the Witwatersrand has dismissed two employees who've been found guilty of sexual harassment. Both staff members were found to be in breach of the university's Sexual Harassment Policy, Relationship Guidelines and the university's Code of Conduct. The hearings were chaired by independent senior counsel and the outcomes were handed to the university yesterday, Sabcnews reported. While the university has publicly apologised to students who were harassed, the matter has raised questions about sexual harassment in the workplace. Read on to find out what you must do when you receive a complaint of sexual harassment in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [01 August 2013]
  • Pope Francis says 'gays shouldn't be marginalised' - Do you know what the EEA says about discrimination based on sexual orientation?
  • Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalised but integrated into society. The Argentine made the remarks in a wide ranging conversation with journalists on the plane bringing him back from a week-long visit to Brazil on Sunday night. While Pope Francis reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church's teaching that homosexual acts are a sin, the 76-year-old's utterances have been lauded as some of the most conciliatory remarks by a pontiff on the issue of homosexuality. Don't be too quick to dismiss this as just another church issue because the Employment Equity Act requires you to eliminate discrimination in your workplace. Here's what the EEA says about unfair discrimination based on sexual orientation.... ››› more
  • [01 August 2013]
  • What dangers do sexual harassment scandals like Vavi's hold for your business?
  • Sexual harassment claims against Zwelinzima Vavi general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) have raised serious questions about sexual harassment in the workplace. According to media reports, Vavi has been accused of raping a Cosatu employee in her office in January. While Vavi has denied the allegation, he admitted to having an affair with the woman who has since withdrawn the sexual harassment complaint. You'll do well not to brush this incident off as a political ploy as this scenario can become a reality in your workplace. Read on to discover the real cost of sexual harassment incidents on your business.... ››› more
  • [30 July 2013]
  • Six reasons why workforce planning should be your number one priority
  • Proper workforce planning allows you to assess the competency and ability of your workforce on an ongoing basis. It also helps you anticipate looming staff crises and steer a steady course. These are just some of the benefits of having a workforce planning model in place. Read on to discover the six other benefits of implementing workforce planning in your business.... ››› more
  • [29 July 2013]
  • Will you pass your EE inspection with flying colours should the DoL come knocking at your door?
  • The Department of Labour (DoL) has increased the number of workplace inspections they're doing. If they do an Employment Equity (EE) inspection of your company, make sure you have the appropriate EE records ready, says FSPBusiness. Here are 12 documents you need to have in your company EE file for an inspector to view...... ››› more
  • [15 July 2013]
  • 'Help, I've got a Lindsay Lohan in my office!' Can you fire an employee for going to rehab?
  • It's hard to fault someone for trying to rehabilitate from drugs or alcohol. But what if your employee has been booked into a rehab facility when they're supposed to be at work and your company's losing money because of it? Can you dismiss the employee? Read on and find out what South African Labour Law has to say about the matter...... ››› more
  • [11 July 2013]
  • Eight best practice tips for successful interviewing
  • The objective of an interview is to evaluate, exchange information and establish if there's a fit between your company and the job candidate. as important for the candidate to assess if your company is right for him, as it is for you to assess his suitability. Use these eight best practice tips to ensure conduct an interview effectively.... ››› more
  • [11 July 2013]
  • Do you have to keep your employee's job open for her while she's on maternity leave?
  • You probably know that in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), all female employees can take at least four consecutive months' unpaid maternity leave. But do you know if you're supposed to keep your employees' job open for her while she's on maternity leave? Read on to find out if you should or shouldn't...... ››› more
  • [01 July 2013]
  • Is your company contributing to the rise of homophobia in Africa by discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation?
  • Homophobia in sub-Saharan Africa has reached 'dangerous levels' with more countries passing laws criminalising same-sex relations, a report released yesterday by Amnesty International revealed. The rights group revealed homophobic attitudes and attacks on gays were, in some cases, 'fuelled by key politicians and religious leaders who should be using their position to fight discrimination and promote equality', reports iAfrica.com. Is it possible your company is also fuelling homophobia through its policies and practices? Read on to find out how to prevent unfair discrimination based on an employee's sexual orientation.... ››› more
  • [26 June 2013]
  • Seven ways to effectively ways of deal with incidents of racism in the workplace
  • Civil society group, Equal Education (EE) has asked Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to apologise publicly for a 'racist' statement she made last week. In her statement, Motshekga said EE was a 'group of white adults organising black African children with half-truths'. She was reacting to EE's announcement that it was taking her to court for breaching an agreement to publish the minimum norms and standards for school infrastructure by 15 May, News 24 reports. While the minister's spokeswoman has said there were 'no racist intentions' in the minister's statement, managing incidents or allegations of racism in the workplace isn't as simple as dismissing them....... ››› more
  • [25 June 2013]




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