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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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Deeming provision: 'Indefinite' employment does not mean 'permanent' employment

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

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Losing your protection? When protected strikes turn bad

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Why criminal records might not be an employment dealbreaker

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Sibanye-Stillwater's Marikana complex has faced the brunt of the PGM crisis

Sibanye-Stillwater faces PGM headwinds, cuts jobs at ageing mine

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

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Why 'unlawful dismissal' doesn't mean 'automatic reinstatement'

Chloë Loubser and Caity Barbour 18 Apr 2024

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Unemployment by death: What happens to employees when employers die?

Nasheetah Smith 16 Apr 2024

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Zero tolerance for racial misconduct in the workplace

Dumisani Ndiweni and Eugene Chaphi 15 Apr 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater to cut 4,000 jobs in underperforming gold business

Nelson Banya 12 Apr 2024

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Home Affairs clarifies misunderstanding on work visas

11 Apr 2024

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Samatu disappointed with health dept's failure to uphold promise to unemployed doctors

Cedric Sihlangu 9 Apr 2024

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Is the new minimum wage sustainable... for employees?

9 Apr 2024

Harmony Gold has struck a new labour agreement 3 months before the current one lapses.

Harmony Gold strikes landmark five-year wage deal

Lindsey Schutters 4 Apr 2024

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Fake doctor's notes can get you fired

28 Mar 2024

Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries

Thamsanqa Mbovane 14 Mar 2024

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Inspection blitz nabs non-compliant employers

13 Mar 2024

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'Illegal' salary increases must be repaid

Richard Brown 12 Mar 2024

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BCEA protection band expands as earnings threshold increases

Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux 6 Mar 2024

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Court ruling bolsters NHI's recruitment drive ahead of pending Bill approval

1 Mar 2024

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Unfair dismissal based on age: Labour Court's landmark ruling

Deon Visagie and Jamie Jacobs 26 Feb 2024

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Sibanye-Stillwater concludes consultations, shuts shaft to minimise job cuts

Lindsey Schutters 23 Feb 2024

Members of the University of Cape Town Employees Union (UCTEU) are on strike. They are demanding a 1.5% increase to 2023 salaries and a 7.5% increase to 2024 salaries, among other demands. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks /GroundUp

Waive 'no work no pay' principle, say striking UCT workers

Liezl Human 14 Feb 2024

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Are extended notice periods enforceable?

13 Feb 2024

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Draft work visa regulations a boon for attracting skills

12 Feb 2024

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Strike misconduct - you don't have to be violent to get fired

Lizle Louw and Amy King 12 Feb 2024

Louis Trichardt union members who protested the appointment of their municipality’s Chief Financial Officer have been vindicated. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

High Court finds appointment of Makhado CFO unlawful

Tania Broughton and Bernard Chiguvare 12 Feb 2024

UCT strike begins – support staff demand 7.5% increase for 2024

UCT strike begins – support staff demand 7.5% increase for 2024

Liezl Human 8 Feb 2024

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Call for comment on sectoral targets in EEA amendment draft

Lizle Louw 8 Feb 2024

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3 considerations for small businesses when building their workforce

7 Feb 2024

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Employee confessions - are they valid? LAC ruling

Chloë Loubser 29 Jan 2024

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A legal perspective on mental health in the workplace

Jaime-Lee Jacobs and Bukhobethu Matyeni 26 Jan 2024

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Traditional healers: What leave regulations say about training and treatment

24 Jan 2024