A statutory council is a body established under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, in an area or sector of industry where no bargaining councils exists. Statutory Councils Source: Reader’s Digest’s You and Your Rights Regulation of labour relations in industry A statutory council is a body established under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, in an area… Continue Reading
Strikes
Stopping work to back up a demand Strikes Stopping work to back up a demand The Labour Relations Act, 1995, (LRA) provides a framework for collective bargaining to regulate the relationship between employers and employees. Employers and employees are obliged to try to resolve disputes and only embark on strikes and lock-outs as a last… Continue Reading
The Draft Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
The draft Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (“Codes”) were published by the Department of Trade & Industry in December 2004 for comment. In this article Werksmans attorneys set out some of the principles and requirements of the Codes. The Draft Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Article by… Continue Reading
The end of Outsourcing as we know it?
Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (the Act) regulates the employment law consequences of a transfer of the whole or part of a business as a going concern. The end of Outsourcing as we know it? 18 July 2005 Source: Jacques Van Wyk Cliffe Dekker Inc Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act (the Act)… Continue Reading
The Prohibition of Unfair Discrimination in the Workplace
The purpose of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) is to achieve equity in the workplace The Prohibition of Unfair Discrimination in the Workplace The Employment Equity Act The purpose of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) is to achieve equity in the workplace by – promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination… Continue Reading
The stages in management of employee performance: a labour law perspective
Advocate M H Marcus discusses the need to apply a performance management process before considering dismissal for misconduct or incapacity By Advocate M H Marcus B Comm. LLB, Higher Dip. Company Law (Wits), Post grad. Dip. Industrial Relations (Natal). Outline: A Introduction: identifying the need for the application of a performance management process… Continue Reading
Trade Unions
A trade union is an association of workers grouped together in one organisation to represent members in their dealings with employers. Trade Unions A forum for negotiating the best deal for employees A trade union is an association of workers grouped together in one organisation to represent members in their dealings with employers. The primary… Continue Reading
Try to solve disputes before it is too late
The recent strikes at Pick ‘n Pay and South African Airways illustrate the damage that they can cause Try to solve disputes before it is too late By: Ivan Israelstam Chief executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. Source: This article was originally published on page 2 of The Star on August 01, 2005 The recent strikes at… Continue Reading
Wage Board
The Wage Act, 1957, established a Wage Board to investigate wages and working conditions in specific industries, trades and undertakings in specified areas. Wage Board Investigating wages The Wage Act, 1957, established a Wage Board to investigate wages and working conditions in specific industries, trades and undertakings in specified areas. After investigation, recommendations are made… Continue Reading
Are the Competition Authorities the new Watchdogs of Employment?
If parties are planning retrenchments as a result of a merger it is likely that the merged entity may face a conditional approval and a delay in the merger clearance process. Many industries have powerful trade unions that must be consulted every step of the way. Taking this into account, together with the protections afforded… Continue Reading
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