by Allardyce-Partners | Jan 23, 2019 | Articles, South African Law
Should You Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution? Understanding the purpose, application, and method of alternative dispute resolution is important whether you are an employer or someone who has contracted a team of construction workers to complete a project. It is...
by Allardyce-Partners | Jan 17, 2019 | Articles, South African Law
The National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA) has come into effect as of 1 January 2019 and provides for, amongst others, a national minimum wage; the establishment of the National Minimum Wage Commission; a review and annual adjustment of the national minimum wage; and the...
by Allardyce-Partners | Dec 19, 2018 | Articles, Labour Law, South African Law
Understanding How Changes to the Employment Law Affect Your Business in South Africa An understanding of employment law in South Africa starts with getting to know the various laws in place to regulate labour and employment issues in the country. A basic understanding...
by Allardyce-Partners | Dec 5, 2018 | Articles, South African Law
The following Acts have been assented to by President Ramaphosa: The National Minimum Wage Act. The Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act (BCEA). The Labour Relations Amendment Act (LRA). The Labour Laws Amendment Act. Below is a brief summary of...
by Allardyce-Partners | Nov 28, 2018 | Articles, South African Law
To Flexi-time or not to Flexi-time: The case of SACCAWU v Woolworths (Pty) Ltd [2018] ZACC 44 explained Background The matter arose from the retrenchments effected by Woolworths in 2012. In 2002, Woolworths decided that it would in future only employ workers on a...
by Allardyce-Partners | Nov 7, 2018 | Articles, Labour Law, South African Law
Employment Law in South Africa Regarding Employment Equity Reporting The employment law in South Africa is complex and it is essential that managers, supervisors, and business owners become familiar with the various aspects of employment law in the country. The...