Category: HR & IR
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Domestic Worker Minimum Wages – December 2018
From the 3rd of December 2018, the minimum wages for a domestic worker will be increased, this increase is only valid until the new National Minimum Wage takes effect from the 1st of January 2019. Who is covered by the Sectoral Determination for Domestic Workers? Housekeepers Gardeners Nannies Domestic Drivers A key consideration of the…
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Summary of Amendments to Labour Legislation
Following the president signing the much anticipated amendments to South African Labour Legislation into law on the 23rd of November 2018, these amendments were gazetted on the 27th of November 2018 and we herewith provide a brief summary of the biggest changes that take effect from the 1st of January 2019: Basic Conditions of Employment…
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Caselaw Update – December 2018
IMATU obo Joubert v Modimolle Local Municipality [2018] 11 BLLR 1106 (LAC) Unfair Labour Practice Award cannot restore an employment relationship which has subsequently terminated, ie that the employee was dismissed and/or terminated following the commission of the Unfair Labour Practice, the CCMA cannot re-instate the employee to the employer. South African Municipal Workers Union…
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Minimum Wage and other Labour Acts signed by the President
On the 23rd of November 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the much debated and publicized and oft criticized amendments to Labour Legislation which would, amongst others give effect to the national minimum wage of R 20.00 per hour. These amendments are taking effect on the 1st of January 2019, and while various media…
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Dagga Legalized? Marijuana and the Employment Context
On the 18th of September 2018 the Constitutional Court handed down a judgement which is being widely reported to have legalized marijuana for private use within the Republic of South Africa. What does this mean for your business? Before we get to the direct impact on you, the employer, let us first consider the background…
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Minimum Wage Bill to be Passed as Law
Following the process of legislative review, the new Minimum Wage Bill as well as the relevant amendments to the Labour Relations and Basic Conditions of Employment Acts have been approved by parliament and have been submitted for the Presidency to sign them into law.
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Hospitality Sector Minimum Wages 2018/19
From the 1st of July 2018, the minimum wages for the Hospitality Sector will be increased as follows: As a sector employing vulnerable workers [The Department of Labour] the regulation of working conditions in this sector enjoys special attention from the Department of Labour. Another important consideration here is that due to the nature of…
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The Minimum Wage Bill and Amendments to Labour Legislation, What you should Know?
Following recent news that the National Assembly has passed the long awaited Minimum Wage Bill as well as the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, it is important to take note of what these amendments actually mean to you, the Employer: While it was widely announced that…
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Minimum Wages for the Wholesale and Retail Sector – 2018
From the 1st of February 2018, the minimum wages for the Wholesale and Retail sector will be increased. This annual increase is valid for twelve (12) months until the 28th of February 2019 in stark contrast to the increases tabled for the Domestic Workers and Contract Cleaning Sectors earlier this year. It stands to be seen how this extended…
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Minimum Wages for the Farm Workers and Forestry Sectors
From the 1st of March 2018, the minimum wages for Farm Workers and people employed in the Forestry Sector will be increased, this annual increase is valid for twelve (12) months until the 28th of February 2019 in stark contrast to the increases tabled for the Domestic Workers and Contract Cleaning Sectors earlier this year.…