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EMPLOYER UNFAIRNESS ATTRACTS HEAVY PENALTIES
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) in conjunction with the Arbitration Act gives the CCMA, bargaining councils, Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court and private arbitrators the power to take very strong action against employers who commit unfair labour practices or unfair...
2020 List of Occupations in High Demand in South Africa
Seen as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, South Africa continues to face the hardships of unemployment and poverty. The global pandemic has seen the nation take a massive hit on its economy, facing devastating levels of unemployment. Higher Education...
What to expect as a young graduate in the middle of a pandemic
With the nation still fighting the spread of the Coronavirus and gradually making its economic recovery, the current global pandemic has possibly changed the way you’ve learned and how you’ve thought about your career trajectory. Facing many uncertainties, the...
How to cope with unemployment
As South Africa faces a sharp rise in the unemployment rate, there’s no doubt that those who find themselves without a job may be facing countless challenges. As a society, we don’t speak enough about how the stress that comes with being jobless can take a...
Use Black Friday to kickstart a new career
Beyond discounted TVs and toilet paper, Black Friday offers a unique opportunity for a complete career change. Those who’ve enjoyed working from home during lockdown can leverage Black Friday to find specials on remote work equipment. With the latest portable tech in...
Employers: MANAGING SHOP STEWARDS
Don’t underestimate the power of trade unions The trade union movement in South Africa is extremely powerful. This is not only because of the high proportion of unionised employees and because of the extremely strong legislation supporting unionisation but also...
Everything you need to know about SA’s unemployment rate
As South Africa continues to make its economic recovery millions of South Africans have been left jobless. From retrenchments to contracts not being renewed, losing a job can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. However, it’s important to note that this isn't...
Employers – POOR PERFORMERS ARE PROTECTED FROM UNFAIR DISMISSAL
The level of work performance of employees is a crucial factor in the advancement of South Africa’s economy and in the success of each enterprise. This is one reason that the law does allow employers to dismiss employees who fail to perform according to performance...
How to deal with burnout
Dream job or not, you’re bound to encounter work related stress from time to time. However, the stress can be overwhelming and result in burnout. Although burnout isn’t a medical diagnosis, some medical experts believe that other mental health conditions such as...
STRIKES CAN BE PREVENTED THROUGH PRIVATE ARBITRATION
The losses resulting from strike action raise the question of how such strikes can be prevented. The consequences of strikes can include: The employer’s loss of clients Financial losses for businesses Closure of businesses Industrial sabotage Loss of pay and financial...
The benefits of working remotely
As South Africa continues to make its economic recovery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses’ have had to make the difficult decision in closing their doors and working from home for the employees’ safety. What does it mean to work remotely? While it...
PRE ENROLMENT DATES FOR 2021 – Tshwane South TVET College
Tshwane South TVET College has opened pre-enrolment dates for 2021. These are referred to application dates according to the TVET academic terms. Therefore, prospective students are urged to apply timeously in order to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. ...
Employers: Dismissals can be incompatible with the law
Employees who are seen as trouble makers, eccentrics, disruptive, disagreeable, pushy, non-compliant, independent or who merely refuse to ‘suck up’ to the boss often find themselves on the wrong side of the exit door. In the absence of statutory guidance, case after...
Employers: DISMISSING SHOP STEWARDS IS NOT EASY
The term ‘shop steward’ is a colloquial one and refers to the employee elected as the workplace representative by fellow employees who belong to the relevant trade union. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) officially refers to shop stewards as “trade union...
Employers: You could be stuck with re-instated employees
When it has been found that an employee has been unfairly dismissed the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires arbitrators and judges to use reinstatement as the remedy of first resort That is, forcing the employer to take the employee back (often with full back pay)...