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URGENT NOTICE: Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades

URGENT NOTICE: Fast Food, Restaurant, Caterin...

The Minister of Employment and Labour has extended the Main Collective Agreement of the Bargaining Council for the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades to non-parties, effective 18 January 2020.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Level 4 of the Nationwide Lockdown

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Level 4 of the Nationw...

The Department of Employment and Labour has published updated directives for employers to protect their workers against the Coronavirus. These measures will remain in force for as long as the declaration of a national disaster remains in force. ...

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COVID-19 VIRUS AND THE WORKPLACE

COVID-19 VIRUS AND THE WORKPLACE

On 15 March 2020 the Covid-19 virus was declared a state of disaster in terms of section 23(1)(b) and 27(1) of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. 

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COVID-19 VIRUS AND THE WORKPLACE

COVID-19 VIRUS AND THE WORKPLACE

On 15 March 2020 the Covid-19 virus was declared a state of disaster in terms of section 23(1)(b) and 27(1) of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002.

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New Paternity Leave Benefits, Effective 1 November 2019

New Paternity Leave Benefits, Effective 1 Nov...

The much anticipated paternity leave benefits came into effect on 1 November 2019.

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Unemployment and Retrenchment in South Africa

Unemployment and Retrenchment in South Africa

In the last year, approximately 60 000 employees lost their jobs due to operational requirements and subsequent layoff processes.

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National Minimum Wage: 1 January 2019

National Minimum Wage: 1 January 2019

The National Minimum Wage of R20.00 per hour is effective from 1 January 2019. This is the absolute minimum rate at which an employer may pay its employees.

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Nasionale Minimumloon: 1 Januarie 2019

Nasionale Minimumloon: 1 Januarie 2019

Die Nasionale Minimumloon van R20.00 per uur is vanaf 1 Januarie 2019 van krag en is die absolute minimum tarief waarteen 'n werkgewer sy werknemers mag betaal.

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Public Holidays

Public Holidays

How public holidays should be dealt with and the impact that these have on employees’ annual leave.

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Domestic Workers: Rights and Obligations of Employees and Employers

Domestic Workers: Rights and Obligations of E...

What are the rights of domestic workers and the obligations of their employers in terms of labour legislation in South Africa? 

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Automatically Unfair Dismissals

Automatically Unfair Dismissals

If there is no way that a dismissal can possibly fair, or if the reasons for the dismissal is contrary to law, it is regarded as an automatically unfair dismissal.

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The National Minimum Wage effective 1 May 2018

The National Minimum Wage effective 1 May 201...

The National Minimum Wage of R20.00 per hour will be implemented on 1 May 2018 and will be applicable to all business sectors. 

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