Understand Employee Rights: According to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, employees have the right to strike. Section 23(2) of the Constitution states that workers have the right…
If you are new to the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration), we are here to help you understand the procedures for small businesses. This step-by-step guide will walk…
Understanding the Disciplinary Hearing Process Introduction: A disciplinary hearing is a critical process that employers must conduct to investigate allegations of misconduct against an employee. The purpose of a disciplinary…
Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act allows employers to retrench employees. However, there are strict requirements that the employer has to follow before retrenching an employee. Before we get…
When an employer is faced with an employee who is suspected of committing theft in the workplace and decides to take disciplinary action, the employer may dismiss the employee. However,…
Introduction: The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) and Bargaining Councils are important bodies in South Africa that handle disputes between employers and employees. When an employee refers an…
Understanding Employer’s Legal Obligations to Employees after Termination As an employer, it is essential to be aware of your legal obligations to your employees when the employment relationship comes to…
Introduction: In the realm of labour law in South Africa, incapacity refers to situations where an employee faces difficulty in meeting their performance standards without any blame or fault assigned…
Introduction: If you have experienced an accident or developed an illness due to your work conditions, you may be eligible to claim compensation from the Compensation Fund. This article provides…
Step 3: submit any further information that claims officer may need to investigate the claim. Step 4: follow up on the investigation of the claim and whether or not the…
