ARTICLES
Home » ARTICLES
How to Take Trustee Decisions via Email
Source: Jennifer Paddock Trustee decisions can be taken in one of two ways: 1) At a meeting of trustees, by majority vote. 2) By round
Special Levies
When the trustees of a Body Corporate decide to fund an expense that they, as a body must approve – such as an improvement to
Bargaining Councils
Regulating labour relations in industry Bargaining Councils Regulating labour relations in industry A bargaining council (formerly known as an industrial council) is a body established
BEE compliance can never be justification for dismissal
While there is enormous pressure on South African businesses to transform, employers should be aware that BEE compliance can never be a justification for dismissal
Collective Agreements
In terms of the Labour Relations Act, 1995, a collective agreement is a written agreement concerning the terms and conditions of employment or any other
Companies must clarify leave policy
Two recent court cases have confused the issue in respect of leave pay, specifically regarding accrued leave. Companies must clarify leave policy This article was
Disputes at work
Resolving conflict between employers and employees Disputes at Work Resolving conflict between employers and employees The Labour Relations Act, 1995, (LRA) provides for several mechanisms
Don’t count on the law if your boss makes life unbearable
EMPLOYEES who are forced to resign because their employers have made the continuation of their employment relationship intolerable are faced with a cluster of problems.
Don’t side with cheating colleagues
From time to time, an act of misconduct is committed at work before witnesses, who choose to remain passive in not identifying the perpetrators. Case
Employers have duty to protect employees
Employers could face heavy financial damages if they fail to protect staff from sexual harassment at work and fail to create an environment in which
Labour Court
A brief description of the operation of the Labour Court Labour Court Source: Reader’s Digest’s You and Your Rights The Labour Court is a superior court on a
Statutory Councils
A statutory council is a body established under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, in an area or sector of industry where no bargaining councils exists.