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Updated Automotive Production and Development Programme

May 6, 20213 min read

Updated Automotive Production and Development Programme

Explore the updated APDP2 regulations effective 1 July 2021, impacting South Africa's automotive industry and local manufacturing.

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The Impact Of The Proposed PEPUDA Amendments On The Implementation Of The Employment Equity Act

Thembi Chagonda

Apr 22, 20212 min read

The Impact Of The Proposed PEPUDA Amendments On The Implementation Of The Employment Equity Act

PEPUDA amendments may affect EEA compliance, urging strict anti-discrimination and harassment policies in workplaces to avoid penalties.

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How To Investigate And Prepare For A Disciplinary Enquiry

GBS

Apr 20, 20211 min read

How To Investigate And Prepare For A Disciplinary Enquiry

Thorough investigation and preparation are crucial for success in disciplinary enquiries. Learn essential skills on our Effective Discipline

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You Can Take Action If Employees Let Social Media Usage Take Precedence Over Their Work

Jonathan Goldberg & Grant Wilkinson

Apr 8, 20212 min read

You Can Take Action If Employees Let Social Media Usage Take Precedence Over Their Work

Employers can take action if employees prioritise social media over work. Learn how to navigate such issues with legal insights.

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GBS

Apr 6, 20211 min read

What Is Equal Pay and Equal Treatment?

Understand equal pay and treatment laws to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and secure EE Compliance Certificates for your business.

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How will Employers be Affected by the Increase in the National Minimum Wage?

GBS

Feb 9, 20211 min read

How will Employers be Affected by the Increase in the National Minimum Wage?

Learn how the 2021 National Minimum Wage increases impact employers, from general workers to domestic and farm worker wage adjustments.

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Update On The Employment Equity Amendment Bill

GBS

Feb 4, 20213 min read

Update On The Employment Equity Amendment Bill

A handshake over a contract, representing partnership, business agreement, and successful negotiations.

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GBS

Jan 19, 20212 min read

The Definition of ‘Short Time’?

Understanding short time: legal implications, employee rights, and employer obligations during reduced work hours in South Africa.

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Differences in Pay Do Not Always Amount to Unfair Discrimination

GBS

Jan 14, 20212 min read

Differences in Pay Do Not Always Amount to Unfair Discrimination

Differences in pay do not always equal unfair discrimination. Learn how to navigate equal pay claims under South African law.

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GBS

Jan 13, 20212 min read

The Labour Appeal Court on Cost

LAC rules on employee liability for appeal and review costs in dismissal cases, focusing on procedural fairness in South African courts.

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Suspension Prior to a Disciplinary Enquiry is Not Always Punitive

GBS

Jan 12, 20213 min read

Suspension Prior to a Disciplinary Enquiry is Not Always Punitive

Precautionary suspension isn't always punitive. Learn how South African law views suspensions in the workplace under the Labour Relations Ac

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Dress code is a potential contentious issue

GBS

Jan 11, 20211 min read

Dress code is a potential contentious issue

LAC rules on union-related dress code at work, addressing employer rights and employee union activities under the Labour Relations Act.

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GBS

Jan 7, 20211 min read

Double Trade Union Deductions

Labour Court affirms agency shop agreements apply to all unions, upholding majoritarianism under the Labour Relations Act.

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GBS

Jan 6, 20214 min read

How does COIDA Affect your Business?

Understand COIDA's impact on your business: registration, work-related injuries, and compensation claims under the law.

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When a Dismissal Related to Unprotected Strikes is Fair

GBS

Jan 5, 20212 min read

When a Dismissal Related to Unprotected Strikes is Fair

Dismissing employees for unprotected strikes is fair when actions render the employment relationship intolerable, as shown in the Edcon case

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Fixed-Term Contract Renewals for Managers

GBS

Jan 4, 20212 min read

Fixed-Term Contract Renewals for Managers

Fixed-term contract renewals for managers: Ensure clarity on expectations to avoid disputes, as seen in the Mageni vs SABS case.

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GBS

Dec 29, 20202 min read

Retirement age and the burden of proof

Retirement age disputes: Burden of proof rests on employees to prove their choice. Learn more from the BMW South Africa case.

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Employment Contracts Drafted by HR: Will They Stand Up in Court?

GBS

Dec 24, 20202 min read

Employment Contracts Drafted by HR: Will They Stand Up in Court?

Are HR-drafted contracts legally binding? Learn about a court case that challenged an HR-created employment contract and its implications.

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Disciplinary Action Needs to Happen Quickly

GBS

Dec 24, 20202 min read

Disciplinary Action Needs to Happen Quickly

Prompt disciplinary action is essential. Learn from a court case where delays led to a ruling of procedural unfairness.

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Different Rates of Pay for the Same Job Are Sometimes Okay

GBS

Dec 22, 20202 min read

Different Rates of Pay for the Same Job Are Sometimes Okay

Pay differences aren't always discrimination. Learn why wage disparities for the same job can be justified in certain cases.

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