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Sustaining Employee Motivation

Upon reflection, it seems unreal how fast this year has progressed already. While spring is in the air, it also serves as a stark reminder that the last few months of the year will speed by in the blink of an eye. Consequently, as the year races towards its finish line, maintaining motivation among employees [...]

2023-09-14T18:24:08+02:00September 14th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Sustaining Employee Motivation

From Pixels to Practical Insight: How to Level Up Your Leadership (A Millennial Gamer’s Guide)

In contemporary leadership, one generation emerges as a force to be reckoned with. Millennials (aged 27 to 42 as of 2023), often portrayed as tech-savvy and unconventional, have swiftly ascended the ranks in various industries, bringing a unique perspective to the table. An intriguing aspect of this generation's rise to leadership is their shared affinity [...]

2023-09-08T12:44:12+02:00September 8th, 2023|General|Comments Off on From Pixels to Practical Insight: How to Level Up Your Leadership (A Millennial Gamer’s Guide)

The CCMA’s Jurisdiction Over Illegal Workers

From the point of departure, it is essential to acknowledge that the CCMA is a creature of statute, and jurisdiction will be limited to the powers given to the presiding Commissioner by the Labour Relations Act (LRA), the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), or the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CCMA cannot grant or [...]

2023-09-04T09:45:22+02:00September 4th, 2023|Theme|Comments Off on The CCMA’s Jurisdiction Over Illegal Workers

How Managerial Emotional Intelligence Drives Optimal Organisational Performance

The modern working environment has evolved into such a dynamic and diverse environment that the role of a manager has evolved to much more than just overseeing tasks and operations. The effectiveness of managers, and as a consequence, the organisations they work for, goes beyond just technical skills and deeply extends into the realm of [...]

2023-08-17T10:48:18+02:00August 17th, 2023|General|Comments Off on How Managerial Emotional Intelligence Drives Optimal Organisational Performance

Why do employers fail to issue UIF documentation and service certificates to employees?

It frequently happens that employers are required to attend the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) under the auspices of referrals, such as Section 73A disputes, which can sometimes be quickly resolved by providing the employee with their UI19 documents and certificate of service. These issues can be very inconvenient for an employer as [...]

2023-05-18T12:40:38+02:00February 20th, 2023|General, Theme|Comments Off on Why do employers fail to issue UIF documentation and service certificates to employees?

Unlawful deductions when employees are dismissed

Upon termination of the employment relationship between an employer and an employee, a final payslip will be issued to the employee, which may indicate certain deductions. These deductions are often met with dissatisfaction and misunderstanding from employees who tend to seek some form of relief. Although certain deductions to an employee’s salary are permitted, employers [...]

2023-05-18T12:41:56+02:00February 9th, 2023|General, Theme|Comments Off on Unlawful deductions when employees are dismissed

An employer appointed an employee with a fake degree; what now?

Specific job requirements demand that the candidate possess a particular degree or qualification. What can an employer then do if it is discovered, after the appointment, that the qualification is fake or has been forged by the employee? Before answering this question, students and job seekers should be aware of the new National Qualifications Framework [...]

2023-02-07T14:04:11+02:00February 7th, 2023|General|Comments Off on An employer appointed an employee with a fake degree; what now?

Keeping tabs: The importance of proper record keeping in business

The requirement for record-keeping arises from the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), wherein Section 29, read with Section 31, provides that an employer must keep a record of the terms and conditions of employment for each employee. The Act further provides that employers must record the working hours of all employees in an attendance [...]

2023-01-30T13:11:14+02:00January 30th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Keeping tabs: The importance of proper record keeping in business

Employers who fail to address internal grievances

Most employers are unfamiliar with how to conduct internal grievances lodged by their employees. It needs to be highlighted that the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in conjunction with the Labour Relation Act, state that everyone has the right to fair Labour Practices within the workplace. Grievances normally relate to one or more [...]

2023-01-30T10:00:35+02:00January 30th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Employers who fail to address internal grievances

Sexual harassment by an employee of a service provider – does the CCMA have jurisdiction to hear the dispute?

The EEA requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent and respond to sexual harassment within the workplace. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has jurisdiction over complaints related to sexual harassment in the workplace. When an employee believes that they have been subjected to sexual harassment, they can refer their complaint to [...]

2023-01-19T09:32:35+02:00January 18th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Sexual harassment by an employee of a service provider – does the CCMA have jurisdiction to hear the dispute?
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