Tag: labour

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes An occupier, as defined by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act (Esta), is a person who resides on land...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Employers must ensure that they sign the correct agreement when appointing an employee. An independent contractor is appointed to perform work...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Many employers are unaware that in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 1955 (Act 66 of 1995), trade unions...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The payment of bonuses is an issue that often leads to friction between employers and employees. Under what circumstances is the...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Minister of employment and labour, Thulas Nxesi, recently announced the new minimum wage in the Government Gazette. Starting from...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South African legislation requires the employer to provide an employee with the details of his or her employment. A...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The employment contract can be of immense value to the employer if used effectively but when abused, it can...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Conciliation is a process before the CCMA, a bargaining council or an accredited agency, where a conciliator will try...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Employees on duty who are under the influence of alcohol are a major headache for any employer. The employer...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes South Africa’s labour environment is strictly regulated and complying with legislation requires specialist knowledge. Given the current economic climate,...