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Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation as lower-earning employees. How does this work, and what are the other implications?
The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
The Minister of Home Affairs has announced an extension of Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) until 28 November 2025.
The Minister of Home Affairs announced a further extension for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders until 28 November 2025. But what about other undocumented foreigners in your employ?
May employers exclude candidates for employment based on the fact that they have a criminal record, or may an employee be dismissed if the employer discovers that an employee has a criminal record?
COSATU gave notice to NEDLAC of their intention to embark on nation-wide protest action on Monday, 7 October 2024. What does this mean for employers?
If an employer contemplates dismissing employees based on operational requirements (retrenchment), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires the employer to follow certain procedures. However, may an employer approach employees informally and strike a deal by signing a mutual separation agreement, thereby avoiding the legal technicalities of the LRA?
The challenge of dealing with irregular or ‘fake’ sick notes continues. Taking disciplinary action against employees may backfire, as happened in the case of Woolworths vs Maseko and others (2024) LAC.
This year 16 June (Youth Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 17 June, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?
The upcoming Election Day on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, has been declared a public holiday throughout the Republic of South Africa. Employers are reminded that it should be treated the same as any other public holiday.
The Labour Appeal Court recently overturned the decision of the Labour Court in a cannabis-related case, with very costly consequences for the employer.
Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation as lower-earning employees. How does this work, and are there other implications?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW), as well as minimum wages in some specified sectors, will increase with effect from 1 March 2024.
A case of serious misconduct may also amount to a criminal offence. Does the employer have to wait until the disciplinary proceedings have run their course before laying a criminal charge? And if the employer decides to lay a criminal charge, should the disciplinary proceedings be halted pending the finalisation of the criminal case?
A few weeks ago it was announced that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders and Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) holders have been granted a further extension until 29 November 2024. However, some aspects are not entirely clear.
In a groundbreaking judgement handed down on 25 October 2023, the Gauteng High Court found that the existing parental leave provisions are unconstitutional as they unfairly discriminate between different categories of parents. So, what should employers do?
Most contracts of employment contain an overtime clause which states that the employee agrees to work overtime “as and when needed”. But is the overtime clause enforceable?
This year 24 September (Heritage Day) falls on a Sunday. This means that Monday, 25 September, is also a public holiday. The question has again arisen what employees should be paid.
The taxi strike has given rise to several questions surrounding an employer’s responsibility towards its employees. Do employers have an obligation to provide transport or to pay employees? What about the employer’s obligations in terms of occupational health and safety legislation?
Being under the influence of alcohol at work cannot be tolerated in any workplace. Some employers set the bar higher by adopting a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach with regard to the mere presence of alcohol in an employee’s system. Breath-alcohol (‘breathalyser’) tests are commonly used as a measuring tool in both instances. But just how reliable are these tests?