Please take note of the following, as published in the Government Gazette. https://m.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/coronavirus-all-the-latest-news-about-covid-19-in-south-africa-and-the-world-20200312 Extract_ André Naudé Ph.D.
CCMA RELEASES URGENT DIRECTIVE IN RESPECT OF THE RESPONSE TO COVID 19 Author: CCMA The CCFM has released an urgent directive in response to the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa. It highlights the directive issued by the President of the Republic of South Africa, the guidelines for the containment of the Coronavirus in the public service, and…
In addition to our previous Channel Chat, please see some initial thoughts on the Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat COVID – final version. COVID-19 PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The President’s address on the evening of 15 March 2020 set out a range of measures that have been and will have to be taken…
We have been closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation since the first cases were reported in China in January 2020. We are implementing contingency measures to ensure the health and safety of all our Temporary and or Contract Employees (Assignees), Permanent Employees and Client Employees against the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to the first COVID-19 cases…
As we have successfully positioned ourselves as pioneers in, not only educating our valued Clients on related matters but ensuring compliance within our sphere- the following refers: The amended CCMA Rules Effective 01 March 2020: GG 43038 of 21 February 2020: Please note that the amendments (limited, thus not too many) are semantic amendments. Judith Griessel…
As from 1 January 2020 all three of the following forms of leave are legally provided for under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act: Parental leave Adoption leave Commissioning parental leave. Subject to your employer’s policies and practices, these types of leave are paid by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) after having complied with their…
Employees’ rights are strongly enshrined in South African legislation. We pride ourselves in ensuring that both us and our Clients are compliant as per LRA, BCEA including related legislation. The below is an extract and reminder of the importance of the above- mentioned: PRETORIA SPAR CLOSED DOWN FOR ALLEGED CONTRAVENTION OF LABOUR LAWS 18:49 25/10/2019…
Employees’ rights are strongly enshrined in South African legislation. In the past, before the amendment of section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (the “Act”), Employees were left with little to nothing as a result of their dismissal due to the business being transferred as a going concern. As a result, these Employees would find…
The Minister of labour published amended minimum wages for the Wholesale and retail sector. The new wages are binding as of 2 August 2019 and will remain binding until the National minimum wage has been revised. Please click here to view the new wage table, or alternatively click on the below. Wholesale – Amendment to Minimum…
Violent strikes become a stark reality around this time of the year as wage and substantive negotiations deadlock in a stand-off in many instances. A weak economy, depressed consumer spending, growing unemployment and employer-employee fatigue are key contributing factors. Despite the fact that employees are protected from dismissal if they follow the requirements of law…
