South Africa’s Labour Laws are constantly evolving, making it essential for employers to stay up-to-date with any amendments. Compliance not only protects your business from legal repercussions but also fosters a positive work environment. Here’s a quick guide to what employers should be aware of when it comes to Labour Law amendments in South Africa. [...]
Importance of Following a Fair and Consistent Disciplinary Procedure Fairness and Consistency: Both are pillars of legal and ethical management. Fairness involves treating all cases with impartiality and without bias, whereas consistency requires similar cases to be handled in similar ways, regardless of the individuals involved. This approach protects the organization from legal disputes by [...]
Seun Mahlangu 1)What is CCMA conciliation? Conciliation is a process before the CCMA, a Bargaining Council, or an accredited agency, where a conciliator will try to assist parties, usually an employer and an employee, to resolve a workplace dispute. 2)Steps to prepare for a conciliation meeting. The conciliator may start the process by meeting jointly [...]
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No. A fixed term contract and probation are not the same in South African law. They serve different purposes and have different legal implications. A fixed term contract is a contract of employment that terminates on a specified event, task, project, or date. It is regulated by Section 198B of the Labour Relations [...]
A Remarkable Turn of Events: How a Fatal Error Became a Game-Changer in the CCMA In a dramatic twist that left legal experts astounded, renowned Labour Law Consultant Firm, WHM, emerged victorious in a high-stakes case that seemed destined for failure. The three-day continuation case, which was anticipated to drag on, concluded with an unexpected [...]
