Articles

Employers’ rocky road to justice

In most cases employment contracts are breached by employers giving rise to litigation by employees. ...

Labour brokers escape the axe

In December 2010, the Minister of Labour, Mildred Nelisiwe Oliphant, published the proposed amendment bills to the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) for public comment. ...

The labour amendment bills

During March 2012 Cabinet approved amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)....

Keen debate on mooted changes to labour laws

On 17 December 2010, Minister of Labour Mildred Nelisiwe Oliphant published the proposed amendment bills to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act for public comment. ...

Compensation possible for unfair dismissal

The Labour Relations Act sets out limitations to the amount of compensation an employee can receive for being unfairly dismissed or for being the victim of an unfair labour practice. ...

Know your rights about UIF

The purpose of the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 is to provide financial assistance to employees who find themselves jobless....

When is a worker a deserter?

Employer must prove employee’s intention to abscond...

Private arbitration removes choice in the court’s review test

Alternate dispute resolution has long been established in employment law. ...