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RETRENCHMENTS AND MUTUAL TERMINATIONS FUELING JOB LOSSES
- Published on 25 Mar 2019
- Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting
One must go far back in South African History to find a time when as many employees were losing their jobs as is happening right now. While retrenchments are at an historical high mutually agreed terminations are also on the increase.
The Meaning of (Unfair) Discrimination in South Africa - Part I
- Published on 19 Mar 2019
- Dr. Johannes Jacobus van der Walt, Associate Designate, Employment & Compensation Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
The meaning of discrimination is important to all who live in South Africa, particularly considering the country’s historical and political context. Consequently, this article explores the meaning of discrimination, as contemplated in section 9(3) and section 9(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution) and section 6 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA).
Alluvial diamond miners hampered by lack of government support, funding and inappropriate regulations
- Published on 12 Mar 2019
- HR Pulse
Lengthy delays in securing mining permits and licences, onerous and inappropriate regulatory requirements, lack of funding for entrepreneurs, and a Mining Charter and implementation guidelines which are impractical for small operators - these are just some of the problems that confront start-up and existing alluvial diamond miners in the Northern Cape like Amo Marengwa and Lyndon de Meillon.
The Advantages of Mediating Commercial Disputes
- Published on 12 Mar 2019
- Jackie Lafleur, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
There are a number of unfair stereotypes regarding mediation. For example, many believe that it is only appropriate for family law disputes or that it is akin to therapy where parties are required to talk about their feelings rather than dealing with the substances of a dispute.
CCTV surveillance footage can have the final say in workplace disputes
- Published on 27 Feb 2019
- Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies
With the right security measures in place, ensuring the safety of a company’s employees and equipment is much easier. Whether it is biometrics on all entrances and exits of an office park, fences to physically prevent intruders from gaining access, or CCTV cameras intended to catch criminals in the act, technology makes security simpler.
