by Allardyce-Partners | Jun 7, 2022 | Articles, Construction Law
The Housing Consumer Protection Bill aims to regulate the home-building industry by mandating the registration of builders in South Africa and formal training. It also aims to ensure adequate protection of housing consumers; and has contractual provisions that protect...
by Allardyce-Partners | Jun 7, 2022 | Articles, Labour Law
Uncertain Times for South African Employees With a record-setting percentage of unemployed South Africans at the end of Q4 2021, we live in uncertain times in South Africa regarding job security and compliance to newly implemented COVID-19 regulations in the...
by Allardyce-Partners | Jun 7, 2022 | Articles, Labour Law
South Africa has a staggering record when it comes to unemployment, with the latest statistics showing a record-setting 35,3% of South Africans being unemployed at the end of Q4 2021. As a result, those who are employed will most likely put up a fight to keep their...
by Allardyce-Partners | Jun 7, 2022 | Articles, Labour Law
In South Africa, employers are now allowed to legally enforce mandatory vaccination policies onto their employees in an effort to create a safer workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 being spread among employees. Previously, employers had to conduct COVID-19 tests...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 29, 2022 | Articles, Labour Law
South Africa’s Labour and Employment Laws are some of the most progressive and liberal in the world, with a recent Labour Court judgement proving just how tricky and unpredictable these laws can be. Over the past 2 years, many South Africans have lost their jobs as a...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 29, 2022 | Articles, Labour Law
A recent Labour Court case [Swanepoel v KPMG Services (Pty) Ltd.] emphasised the importance of being mindful of any and all legal consequences for both employer and employee when entering into settlement and/or separation agreements regarding labour and employment...
