HR Pulse

2014 has been a year of unprecedented labour turmoil and uncertainty. From strike action which is becoming longer and more violent, unquestionably to important developments in statute, case law and practice, our labour future is more unstable now than at any time in the last 15 years. Attend this morning seminar presented by South Africa's leading labour resource, Andrew Levy, and get up to date with important labour law matters.

The morning is packed with practical advice, insights and must have answers to keep your organisation on top. The Annual Labour Law Seminar has proved to be the cost effective and reliable way of keeping your company up- to-date with vital information. A detailed and practical workbook provides further take-home value.

Topics of discussion

• Important case law decisions
• Wage outlook for 2015
• Legacy of 2015 labour turmoil
• The constitutional court speaks on Employment Equity
• New fines and offences in the BCEA
• Implementation of equal pay for equal work
• More power for Labour inspectors
• Insights into discipline dismissal and performance problems
• Important practice tips
• Update on fixed term contracts
  
  

Specific questions that Andrew will answer in this seminar:

• The questions we will answer include - BCEA Changes
• What are the new rules to calculate the date of dismissal/termination?
• How are Labour Inspectors now empowered to issue immediate compliance orders with no appeal?
• Why is it now so vitally important to get your contracts right?
• What are the rules for using fixed term contracts?
• What impact will the new national minimum wage have on my labour costs?
• How will the minimum wage for every employer be enforced and policed?
• What do I do if I can't afford this increase?
• If my workers earn more than the minimum will I still have to grant them increases?
• EEA Changes: What does the new Code on equal pay for work of equal value mean?
• Does this only apply to remuneration or to benefits and allowances as well?
• When will it kick in? What will it cost my business to implement?
• Who will adjudicate these disputes – CCMA or Labour Court?
• How do the new increased fines for EEA non-compliance work and what is my risk?
• Vital Court Cases: Why is the Constitutional Court decision in the Solidarity/SAPS the most important judgement ever made in the field of employment?
• How will this affect my right to appoint/promote the person I think best for the position?
• What are the most important cases affecting discipline, dismissal and performance?
• Important Practical Developments/ outlook for 2015: What is the wage outlook and expectations for 2015?
• How can I protect myself from the continuing labour turmoil we are caught up in? How do I do a payroll audit to prepare and cost for equal pay?