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LabourWise offers logical and practical information for the business owner, HR specialist and manager to support you in the successful management of your labour force. This website will give you user-friendly information and documentation about labour relations and labour law in South Africa. This includes guidelines in labour and employment related matters, labour laws, employment contracts, labour disputes, unfair dismissal, retrenchment, ccma conciliation and arbitration, and strike action.
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NEW MINIMUM RATES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
As from 1 December 2009, the minimum wage rates for domestic workers have increased..
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SCAM: People posing as Labourwise consultants
Please note that there are persons posing as Labourwise consultants under the LABOURWISE banner. They have been know to operate in Cape Town, the Vaal Triangle, East London and Jeffrey's Bay area.
Please note that one person in particular, a Mr Marius vd Watt, is almost always involved and is currently operating in the Jeffrey's Bay area. We at Labourwise have received numerous complaints about this individual. He approaches SMME's, produces forms and obtains upfront payment and then fails to deliver a service. Subsequent attempts to trace him have proven to be problematic. Please contact us if you have been approached or misled by this individual.
Should you be approached by anyone claiming to work for LABOURWISE, please verify their credentials with us at 021-852 3499
"Big News for Growing Business" newspaper describes Labourwise in their January 2003 edition as follows:
"........a top business resource. Other similar services in South Africa are usually marred by an attitude of righteous indignation, portraying the employer as a helpless victim of unfair labour laws. Not Labourwise. They treat labour laws as a reality that employers can deal with and give their subscribers the right information and advice in order to do so. |
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Electronic communications and employee privacy
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When employees send e-mails, they don’t always anticipate where an e-mail might eventually end up. What about their right to privacy?
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Not allowed to dismiss a thief ?
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In Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v CCMA & Others the LAC held essentially that theft should be treated like all other forms of misconduct and that mitigating factors must also be taken into account.
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DEALING WITH DESERTION
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When an employee is absent for several days without communicating with the employer, the incorrect assumption is often made that the employee has deserted and has therefore dismissed himself.
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Contracting via SMS
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It is often assumed that a contract of employment has to be in writing to be valid. What about offers of employment via SMS?
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WAIVING RIGHTS TO MATERNITY LEAVE
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An employee’s right to maternity leave could pose operational problems for an employer, particularly for a small business. But how far can the employer go to protect its business interests.
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Retrenchment disputes: Termination notices may be invalid
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Retrenching employees is no simple matter. A recent Labour Court case has indicated that in the case of large-scale retrenchments, there is even a greater burden on employers than previously thought.
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HOW TO INTRODUCE CHANGES IN THE WORKPLACE
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How does an employer introduce changes that are not to the employees' advantage without damaging the employment relationship or facing legal challenges.
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E-MAIL ABUSE AT WORK: WHEN A JOKE IS NO LONGER A JOKE
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Just about every person who has access to e-mail has received a joke of a racist or sexual nature. The abuse of e-mail can pose a serious risk to the employer.
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WHEN THE ELDERLY EMPLOYEES STEP DOWN: RETIREMENT OR DISMISSAL?
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Some people are quite happy to retire at the earliest possible opportunity. Others simply don’t want to let go. What should an employer do when faced with this very sensitive scenario?
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