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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

South African law is failing gig workersNick Fabré

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Deeming provision: 'Indefinite' employment does not mean 'permanent' employmentLucinda Alfonica and Donne Nieman

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How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delaysKirsten Wolmarans

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How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

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Why a sick note won't get you out of a disciplinary hearing

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Can employers withhold the pay of staff for working from home?

Jacques van Wyk and Danelle Plaatjies 27 Nov 2024

Four years after the landmark Concourt Mahalangu ruling, domestic workers are still unable to access compensation. Archive photo: Bernard Chiguvare / GroundUp

Union criticises employers for not registering domestic workers with UIF. But it’s not so simple

Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff 26 Nov 2024

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Are employers' responsibilities to act against GBV limited to the workplace?

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana, and Angel Phakathi 25 Nov 2024

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Malicious whistleblowing - part 1: How to deal with employees that cry wolf

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Mbali Nkosi 22 Nov 2024

A protest organised by the Simunye Workers Forum in 2021. The Labour Appeal Court is to hear an appeal against a ruling that the forum be registered as a trade union. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions

Tania Broughton 21 Nov 2024

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Rise of ESOPs: Transforming business through employee ownership

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Safiyya Pate 20 Nov 2024

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Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

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Icala aliboli - DUIs and why you can still be fired over a 2-year-old lie

Amandla Makhongwana and Jerry Kaapu 18 Nov 2024

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Does your workplace harassment policy cover online bullying?

14 Nov 2024

Workers on strike at Premier’s Mister Sweet factory picketed outside the Department of Labour’s office in Germiston last month to demand a report following an inspection by an official. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Injured Mister Sweet workers yet to be compensated

Kimberly Mutandiro 11 Nov 2024

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Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?

Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps 5 Nov 2024

The 11-week strike at the Mister Sweet plant in Germiston has ended. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Mister Sweet strike ends: Workers to return to work next week

Kimberly Mutandiro 4 Nov 2024

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Silver Sibiya 30 Oct 2024

Striking workers gather outside the Mister Sweet factory in Germiston. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

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Kimberly Mutandiro 28 Oct 2024

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10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

Sibusiso Dube 17 Oct 2024

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Department announces gazetting of remote work visitor visa

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Dismissal disputes: Trust breakdown evidence not always required

Amandla Makhongwana and Chloë Loubser 7 Oct 2024

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Directors appealing removal by the board - your 20 days starts now

Nicola Mullineux and Emma Meyer 4 Oct 2024

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South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy, says minister

Nellie Peyton 3 Oct 2024

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Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?

Mtho Maphumulo 2 Oct 2024

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Conciliation: A vital step when challenging fairness of retrenchments

Chloë Loubser 30 Sep 2024

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LAC deems subjective assessments 'unfair' in retrenchment process

Chloë Loubser, Mbali Mnyandu, and Josua Loots 25 Sep 2024

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Minister approves the Legal Sector Code to advance B-BBEE transformation

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Striking Mister Sweet workers queued on Wednesday for food brought by supporters. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Premier loses court bid to end Mister Sweet strike

Kimberly Mutandiro 12 Sep 2024

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Contracted out: Who is obligated to pay employee salaries?

Darcy du Toit 11 Sep 2024

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Importance of consensus in retrenchment consultation process

Amandla Makhongwana 10 Sep 2024

Scores of people queued outside the labour office in Cape Town’s city centre on Wednesday. The UIF’s online portal has been offline for about three weeks. Photos: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp

UIF online services frozen in court battle

Mary-Anne Gontsana 6 Sep 2024

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Have your say on 2025 national minimum wage determination

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