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In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour protections or benefits. Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

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SANParks approves polygraph testing

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9 Dec 2022

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Private cannabis use v zero-tolerance policy - and the winner is...

Kerry Fredericks and Bradley Workman-Davies 8 Dec 2022

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National Assembly approves candidates recommended for SABC Board

7 Dec 2022

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New job? Beware restraint of trade clauses hiding in your contract

Njabulo Mbele 5 Dec 2022

Workers from public sector unions affiliated to three federations marched to the National Treasury in Tshwane on Tuesday demanding that the government revise its 3% wage increase. Photo: Chris Gilili / GroundUp

Public sector workers call on government to return to negotiating table

Chris Gilili, Thamsanqa Mbovane and Joseph Chirume 23 Nov 2022

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Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Brett Abraham 22 Nov 2022

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Public sector strike action may put the new ESC Regulations to the test

Lizle Louw & Siya Ngcamu 21 Nov 2022

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Fair play when dealing with bullying in the workplace

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Nov 2022

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Employee dismissed for wanting to wear heels... Now the shoe is on the other foot

Eugene Phajane, Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Kalene Watson, Kgololego Pooe & Masibulele Mabanga 11 Nov 2022

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Mining companies need to adapt to a greener economy and more stringent transformation targets

Nirvasha Singh, Carryn Alexander, Jaqui Pinto, Giada Masina, Garyn Rapson, Lizle Louw 2 Nov 2022

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How to respond to unfair discrimination based on pregnancy

Nivaani Moodley, Joani van Vuuren and Jamie Jacobs 1 Nov 2022

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Using picketing rules and the Code on Harassment to mitigate strike-related violence

Brett Abraham & Nonjabulo Mthembu 28 Oct 2022

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Nxesi says 7.5% average wage increase "still available"

26 Oct 2022

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Dis-Chem regrets "offence" caused by moratorium on hiring White people

18 Oct 2022

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Outrage over Dis-Chem's moratorium on hiring, promoting White staff

17 Oct 2022

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Suspended DPE DG loses court bid

14 Oct 2022

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What role do employers have in eradicating gender-based violence?

Johan Olivier and Siya Ngcamu 13 Oct 2022

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Remote onboarding: What every employer should know

Johan Botes 11 Oct 2022

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3% wage increase offer 'generous', says government

6 Oct 2022

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Employee tax considerations when contracting work to non-SA residents

Denny Da Silva 29 Sep 2022

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

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Employment offers - what does it take to conclude an agreement?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 23 Sep 2022

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In the fight for equal pay, the law is not enough

21 Sep 2022

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What is a normal retirement age in a post-normal working world?

Paul Williams and Kirsty Gibson 20 Sep 2022

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Thungela signs three-year wage deal

Nelson Banya 20 Sep 2022

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Withdrawal of resignation: When is it acceptable?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Sep 2022

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PIC considers CCMA ruling

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