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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...]

ohsa

  • 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]
  • Three penalties you face if you don't comply with your obligation to protect your traveling employees
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires you to protect employees who travel for work. If you don't do this, these are the three penalties you could face...... ››› more
  • [07 January 2014]
  • Have occupational travelers in your business? Here's why you must protect them
  • An occupational traveler is a person who travels as part of their job description. If you have occupational travelers in your company, it's crucial you protect them Here's why...... ››› more
  • [07 January 2014]
  • Revealed: Your legal requirements as a health and safety supervisor
  • Are you a health and safety supervisor in your company? If so, read on to find out what your legal requirements are, so you can avoid penalties.... ››› more
  • [02 January 2014]
  • Case law: Don't fork out 24 month's worth of salary because you fired a disabled employee incorrectly!
  • If you're not sure of how the courts deal with the dismissal of disabled employees, read on to find out how the case of Standard Bank of South Africa vs. CCMA & others was handled. It'll help avoid forking out a 24 month's salary like they did.... ››› more
  • [27 December 2013]
  • Do you use machinery in your company? Don't forget to make these three appointments in writing
  • If your company uses machinery; the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires you to appoint these three people in writing. Read on to find out who they are...... ››› more
  • [23 December 2013]
  • Revealed: Five employer obligations in an explosives factory
  • Although specialists develop and design explosives with safety in mind, they are inherently unstable and therefore dangerous. You must handle, process, store and transport them with the utmost care and attention to ensure the safety of your employees and others. Make sure you adhere to these five obligations if your company works with explosives.... ››› more
  • [20 December 2013]
  • HIV and Aids in the workplace: Include the following aspects in your risk management programme
  • You're legally required to manage HIV and Aids in the workplace. One way of doing this is to develop a risk management programme. Read on to find out what to include in your programme.... ››› more
  • [20 December 2013]
  • Revealed: The benefits of doing risk assessments
  • You probably know that safety laws require you to conduct risk assessments. But, do you know the true benefit of conducting these assessments? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [18 December 2013]




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