by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Labour Law, Legal Advice
How and When to Refer a Workplace Dispute to the CCMA for Resolution Ignorance of the role of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA) in labour disputes is often the reason employees who were dismissed unfairly do not take any steps to seek...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Attorneys, Labour Law, Legal Advice
Labour Law Guidance Regarding Maternity Leave Rights in South Africa As a female employee, you have the right to maternity leave. This also applies if you are a domestic worker. However, ignorance of your rights to maternity leave or the fear of losing your job if you...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Labour Law
Changes in UIF Act Related to Maternity Leave and Other Important Issues Employers and employees alike need to take note of the amendment to the UIF Act. The amendment brings significant improvement in the benefits that employees can receive from the Unemployment...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Labour Law, South African Law
How Does Constructive Dismissals Work? Constructive dismissals differ from unfair dismissals in the sense that employees resign, whereas with unfair dismissals, the employees are dismissed in an unfair manner or for unfair reason(s). Though the employee resigned and...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Labour Law, Legal Advice
Labour Law Consultants and Lawyers on the Topic of Dismissal for Employee Misconduct It is imperative that an employer becomes informed regarding dismissal procedures and allowable reasons for dismissal. If unsure about the allowable reason or the procedure to...
by Allardyce-Partners | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Labour Law, Legal Advice, South African Law
Issues Surrounding Unfair Dismissal in South Africa The labour laws of the country seek to ensure fairness on the sides of both employees and employers. The interests of both parties and the circumstances of the dismissal are assessed to ensure fairness. The amount...
