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SA Post Office: Union deal halts layoffs at the 11th hourKatja Hamilton

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Commissioner for Gender Equality suspended

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Some of the 33 former Spar Distribution Centre workers in Gqeberha who were dismissed for gross misconduct. Photo: Joseph Chirume

CCMA upholds dismissal of Spar workers in Gqeberha for violating picket rules

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SA's OHS standard in dire straits, ILO report finds

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DBE sets record straight on teachers who are not vaccinated

29 Jul 2021

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Public sector unions sign wage deal

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Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Lucinda Hinxman 21 Jul 2021

Demonstrators loot the Ayoba Cold Store as protests continue, following imprisonment of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma, in Chesterville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 12 July 2021, in this still image obtained from social media video. Siphiwe Emacous Moyo Snr/via Reuters

Caught looting? It could cost you your job...

Johan Botes 19 Jul 2021

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CCMA operations remain suspended in KZN, Gauteng

16 Jul 2021

A general view of a burning warehouse in Durban, after protests erupted. 14 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

How to manage key employment issues during times of unrest and looting

Lizle Louw, Kate Collier, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Shane Johnson and Mbali Nkosi 15 Jul 2021

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Tunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

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New draft Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations

Gavin Fitzmaurice, Andre Bowley and Patrick Holloway 12 Jul 2021

Civil servants offered 1.5% pay rise

Civil servants offered 1.5% pay rise

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 6 Jul 2021

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Ban on social gatherings - no longer just a suggestion

Jonathan Goldberg 2 Jul 2021

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Dismissed for not observing workplace Covid-19 protocols? What is fair...

Nivaani Moodley and Shane Johnson 1 Jul 2021

Eskom to pay disputed wage rise in union standoff

25 Jun 2021

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Dual faces of the gig economy and ride-hailing industry

Denine Smit and Grey Stopforth 22 Jun 2021

Calculating severance pay after retirement age

Calculating severance pay after retirement age

Jonathan Goldberg 21 Jun 2021

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How employers can set boundaries for remote workers

Melissa Cogger and Leila de Saude 17 Jun 2021

UIF intervenes in Qebherha taxi industry protests over Ters benefits

UIF intervenes in Qebherha taxi industry protests over Ters benefits

10 Jun 2021

When your boss is allowed to read your emails in the era of PoPIA

When your boss is allowed to read your emails in the era of PoPIA

Suemeya Hanif & Nicole Gabryk 8 Jun 2021

Can you lose your job over a WhatsApp conversation?

Can you lose your job over a WhatsApp conversation?

Nicol Myburgh 7 Jun 2021

OHSA amendments apply to both employers and the self-employed

OHSA amendments apply to both employers and the self-employed

7 Jun 2021

Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter

Eskom's De Ruyter cleared of misconduct

3 Jun 2021

The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union started industrial action on Thursday in Durban over retrenchments and reduced working hours at Massmart. Photo: Nokulunga Majola.

Union starts strike against Massmart

Nokulunga Majola 28 May 2021

How pandemic-related travel regulations have changed workforce mobility policies

How pandemic-related travel regulations have changed workforce mobility policies

Ahlisha Yesmariam 26 May 2021

DWS to oppose court application on deployment of Cuban engineers

DWS to oppose court application on deployment of Cuban engineers

24 May 2021

What the Employment Equity Act amendments mean for employers

What the Employment Equity Act amendments mean for employers

20 May 2021

Remote work - employee rights not black and white

Remote work - employee rights not black and white

14 May 2021

How the rise of online shopping could shake up retail employment

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Can the Labour Court determine review proceedings of a liquidated company?

Can the Labour Court determine review proceedings of a liquidated company?

Nivaani Moodley, Shane Johnson, Cameron Rajoo, Julian Jones and Caellyn Eedes 6 May 2021

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Some of the 33 former Spar Distribution Centre workers in Gqeberha who were dismissed for gross misconduct. Photo: Joseph Chirume

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SA's OHS standard in dire straits, ILO report finds

30 Jul 2021

Source: Artem Podrez from

DBE sets record straight on teachers who are not vaccinated

29 Jul 2021

Source: Christos Georghiou –

Public sector unions sign wage deal

28 Jul 2021

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

Are we doing enough to protect our whistleblowers?

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Demonstrators loot the Ayoba Cold Store as protests continue, following imprisonment of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma, in Chesterville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 12 July 2021, in this still image obtained from social media video. Siphiwe Emacous Moyo Snr/via Reuters

Caught looting? It could cost you your job...

Johan Botes 19 Jul 2021

Source: © stockWERK -

CCMA operations remain suspended in KZN, Gauteng

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A general view of a burning warehouse in Durban, after protests erupted. 14 July 2021. Reuters/Rogan Ward

How to manage key employment issues during times of unrest and looting

Lizle Louw, Kate Collier, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Shane Johnson and Mbali Nkosi 15 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Tunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

Source: © nightman1965 –

New draft Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations

Gavin Fitzmaurice, Andre Bowley and Patrick Holloway 12 Jul 2021

Civil servants offered 1.5% pay rise

Civil servants offered 1.5% pay rise

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 6 Jul 2021

Source: © rawpixel –

Ban on social gatherings - no longer just a suggestion

Jonathan Goldberg 2 Jul 2021

Source: © bloomua –

Dismissed for not observing workplace Covid-19 protocols? What is fair...

Nivaani Moodley and Shane Johnson 1 Jul 2021

Eskom to pay disputed wage rise in union standoff

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Source: © wang Tom –

Dual faces of the gig economy and ride-hailing industry

Denine Smit and Grey Stopforth 22 Jun 2021

Calculating severance pay after retirement age

Calculating severance pay after retirement age

Jonathan Goldberg 21 Jun 2021

Source: © alphaspirit –

How employers can set boundaries for remote workers

Melissa Cogger and Leila de Saude 17 Jun 2021

UIF intervenes in Qebherha taxi industry protests over Ters benefits

UIF intervenes in Qebherha taxi industry protests over Ters benefits

10 Jun 2021

When your boss is allowed to read your emails in the era of PoPIA

When your boss is allowed to read your emails in the era of PoPIA

Suemeya Hanif & Nicole Gabryk 8 Jun 2021

Can you lose your job over a WhatsApp conversation?

Can you lose your job over a WhatsApp conversation?

Nicol Myburgh 7 Jun 2021

OHSA amendments apply to both employers and the self-employed

OHSA amendments apply to both employers and the self-employed

7 Jun 2021

Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter

Eskom's De Ruyter cleared of misconduct

3 Jun 2021

The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union started industrial action on Thursday in Durban over retrenchments and reduced working hours at Massmart. Photo: Nokulunga Majola.

Union starts strike against Massmart

Nokulunga Majola 28 May 2021

How pandemic-related travel regulations have changed workforce mobility policies

How pandemic-related travel regulations have changed workforce mobility policies

Ahlisha Yesmariam 26 May 2021

DWS to oppose court application on deployment of Cuban engineers

DWS to oppose court application on deployment of Cuban engineers

24 May 2021

What the Employment Equity Act amendments mean for employers

What the Employment Equity Act amendments mean for employers

20 May 2021

Remote work - employee rights not black and white

Remote work - employee rights not black and white

14 May 2021

How the rise of online shopping could shake up retail employment

11 May 2021

Can the Labour Court determine review proceedings of a liquidated company?

Can the Labour Court determine review proceedings of a liquidated company?

Nivaani Moodley, Shane Johnson, Cameron Rajoo, Julian Jones and Caellyn Eedes 6 May 2021

Fired for coming to work with Covid - dismissal deemed fair by court

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Johan Botes 5 May 2021

Legalities of dismissing striking employees, despite compliance with ultimatum

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Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 5 May 2021

Spar workers end strike after agreement reached

Spar workers end strike after agreement reached

Joseph Chirume 5 May 2021

Mandatory new job spec: PoPIA requires appointment of an information officer

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North West businesses slapped with non-compliance notices

North West businesses slapped with non-compliance notices

21 Apr 2021

Can your side hustle get you fired?

Can your side hustle get you fired?

20 Apr 2021

Covid-19 takes some oomph out of restraint agreements

Covid-19 takes some oomph out of restraint agreements

Lisa-Anne King 19 Apr 2021

Why virtual safety officers are the next evolutionary step in health and safety

Why virtual safety officers are the next evolutionary step in health and safety

Louise Woodburn 15 Apr 2021

Resignation or dismissal? Be aware of what you say...

Resignation or dismissal? Be aware of what you say...

Bradley Workman-Davies 15 Apr 2021

Carrying weapons during strike action can get you dismissed

Carrying weapons during strike action can get you dismissed

Lizle Louw, Shane Johnson and Justin de Wet 14 Apr 2021

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