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It can be challenging to determine definitively whether a particular outsourcing arrangement triggers section 197 of the Labour Relations Act No. 66 of 1995 ("the LRA")...

Most employees are blissfully unaware of the new "earnings thresholds" upliftment and how it can positively affect them.

In terms of Section 198B(1) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA), a fixed-term contract is defined as "a contract of employment that terminates on the occurrence of a specified event...

In a significant victory for a group of twelve employees, the Constitutional Court recently refused an application for leave to appeal in a case concerning the transfer of business as a going concern under Section 197A of the Labour Relations Act (LRA).

Section 186(2)(a) of the Labour Relations Act 66, 1995 ("the LRA") provides, inter alia that the unfair conduct of an employer relating to the demotion of an employee or relating to the provision...

We all loved WhatsApp when it first arrived; convenient and cheap messaging was here and it was here to stay.

Section 138(5) of the South African Labour Relations Act, 1995 specifies that, if a party referring a dispute to arbitration (an "applicant") fails to attend the arbitration, the arbitrator may dismiss the matter.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were long court delays, and despite this, very few South Africans considered mediation. However, with the limitations on movement and the increased risk posed to court employees and the public by the COVID-19...

As an Employer in South Africa, you may have received a call from an Official requesting your mandate to settle a dispute referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA).

The construction industry in Southern Africa is witnessing significant transformations, driven by urbanisation, infrastructure development and steady economic growth.

The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has overturned a Labour Court (LC) decision because the employee skipped the mandatory conciliation step under section 191 of the LRA.

The long awaited amendments to the LRA were finally published on Monday 18 August 2014.

Section 189(1) of the Labour Relations Act ("LRA") requires that if an employer contemplates dismissing one or more employees due to operational requirements, they must consult with the relevant parties as outlined in the section.

Disputes relating to promotional disputes are covered by unfair labour practices as defined in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (as amended) ("the Act"). Section 186(2) of the Act sets out the ...

It is common knowledge that trade unions are recognised within the 1996 Constitution of South Africa, which provides for the right to join trade unions and for unions to bargain collectively...

With Africa increasingly being perceived as a key market for companies looking for growth opportunities, local professional services firms are building capacity, recruiting key personnel and expanding their footprints in order to enable them to service existing and potential clients moving into the continent

In the same vein, the employer may wish to proceed with disciplinary action even where the employee renders resignation with immediate effect.