RETRENCHMENT: ROCKY ROAD FOR EMPLOYERS

VISA EXTENSION FOR ZIMBABWEANS, BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER FOREIGNERS?

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?

RETRENCHMENT: WHAT SELECTION CRITERIA NOT TO USE

May an employer use behavioural characteristics (e.g. initiative, enthusiasm and determination) as criteria to select employees for retrenchment?

CRIMINAL RECORD AND EMPLOYMENT

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 PROTEST ACTION ON MONDAY 7 OCTOBER 2024

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?

STRIKING A DEAL TO AVOID THE RETRENCHMENT PROCESS?

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?