The various South African Labour Dispute Resolution Institutions are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and justice in workplace relations. Rooted in the Constitution and guided by comprehensive labour legislation, this infographic structure provides a clear framework for addressing disputes through specialised institutions like the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and Labour Courts. Each institution plays a [...]
Unfair discrimination in the workplace undermines trust, productivity, and fairness. Tackling such issues head-on requires a clear understanding of the legal framework and a commitment to equitable treatment. In his article, Breaking Barriers: Tackling Unfair Discrimination, Jaundré Kruger explores a pivotal CCMA case and highlights how employers can maintain fair employment practices. His article, [...]
The synergy between practical training and employee engagement in South Africa's workplaces is the bedrock of organisational success. Employers who understand the intricate dance between nurturing talent and fostering a culture of engagement often find themselves at the forefront of innovation and productivity. This comprehensive guide aims to equip South African employers with strategies that [...]
In a pivotal ruling on 25 August 2023, the Constitutional Court dismissed the leave to appeal sought by NEASA and SAEFA. This follows the rejection of their previous appeals by both the Labour Court and the Labour Appeals Court. The issue at hand was NEASA's challenge against the decision of the Metal and Engineering Industries [...]
In this article of our “Mind Your Own Business” series, we shift our focus to a crucial aspect that underpins a thriving and sustainable work environment - the importance of loyalty and trust in the employer-employee relationship. As a business owner, protecting your business interests goes hand in hand with safeguarding the livelihood of [...]
In our continuing our series, “Mind Your Own Business”, this article explores the crucial aspect of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in the workplace. Intellectual property encompasses intangible assets such as patents, trade marks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets, which are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the market. The recent court matter [...]
In our previous article, we emphasised the importance of proper employment contracts and highlighted the significance of including clauses relating to restraint of trade agreements – all aimed at adding an extra layer of protection for your business interests. In this article of our “Mind Your Own Business” series, we unpack the relationship between [...]
As a business owner, protecting your business and its interests is paramount to ensuring long-term success in the competitive South African labour market. One of the crucial steps in achieving this goal is having comprehensive employment contracts in place. In this, the first article of our “Mind Your Own Business” series, we will explore [...]
It is common knowledge that trade unions are recognised within the 1996 Constitution of South Africa, which provides for the right to join trade unions and for unions to bargain collectively and have the right to embark on strikes (industrial action). These Constitutionals rights are further entrenched and expanded upon in the Labour Relations Act. While [...]
Decoding ChatGPT: Your new digital teammate, not a stand-in. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hot new hire in businesses worldwide, and if you're an ambitious entrepreneur in South Africa, you've likely caught on to the trend. Particularly in the realms of labour relations and legal affairs, AI has risen from novelty to necessity, promising [...]