Dismissal for non-vaccination

Off The Desk Vaccinations: CCMA vs Dismissals for non-vaccinations The CCMA has issued an award (under case GAJB20811-21 on 22 June 2022) for 12 months compensation in favour of an employee who was retrenched after refusing to vaccinate as per the company’s policy and then did not receive a severance package due to her refusal […]

Equal Pay

Off The Desk Does equal work mean equal pay? This has been the question again asked of the Labour Court, and to answer in short, the Court held that, in certain justifiable instances, it does not. In the matter of Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd t/a Blue Ribbon Bakery v Food and Allied Workers Union obo […]

Strikes

Off The Desk STRIKES !! As the end of the year is approaching quickly, most employers, especially those with active unions, start receiving letters from the unions asking for increased wages, allowances and other demands. Not being able to meet the union’s ridiculous demands, employers often engage the union and the negotiations lead to a […]

Managing sick leave this winter

Off The Desk Managing sick leave this winter It is “that” time of year again, where employees take (and often abuse) sick leave. Clients often describe scenarios and ask how to limit this, without stepping outside the law. It is very important to know what the rights and duties are from not only the employer’s […]

Why outsource your HR and IR Function

Off The Desk Why outsource your HR and IR Function? “What are the advantages of outsourcing your HR and IR department, and why SA Labour Help?”, you may ask. We believe the answer to be multiple benefits for your business, including, but not limited to: The costs associated with outsourcing is significantly lower than to […]