LABOUR LAW ARTICLES
When, why and the reasons you are allowed to dismiss
This article examines the law surrounding dismissal of staff When, why and the reasons you are allowed to dismiss Source: Practical Guide to Human Resources Management by
How to lead you company towards success using agreed objectives and work delegation
How to lead you company towards success using agreed objectives and work delegation Effective leadership is about guiding your employees along the path to success
Do you pay too much to poorly performing employees and not enough to the good ones?
Your employees are one of your most expensive overheads. However, the more you pay your employees, the more profit they will make your company. Do
1 in 3 employment contracts put the employer at a disadvantage
The basic Conditions of Employment Act and Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act make it imperative for an employer to give a written copy
Motivate your employees to be star performers
Motivational problems in your company or team can seriously affect staff morale and performance. If this is not detected and addressed early, it becomes a
Fixed-term employments contracts
Employers should give due consideration to the feasibility of a fixed-term contract in the context of their businesses and where it is appropriate to use
Recent labour law decisions (August 2006)
Talita Laubscher of Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys published these case commentaries in De Rebus, the South African Attorney’s journal. Recent labour law decisions Talita Laubscher of Bowman
No legal right not to be retrenched by virtue of being black and a woman
In a judgment handed down by the Johannesburg Labour Court on Tuesday, 24 October 2006, the court confirmed that the Employment Equity Act does not
Psychological harassment in the workplace
Much has been written in our law about sexual harassment in the workplace but there is scant authority on psychological harassment which embraces elements of
Overtime work
In what circumstances can an employee be required to work overtime and what must you pay him or her? Overtime work In what circumstances can
Do you need help in formulating workplace policies for your employees?
We can draft workplace policies for your employees such as maternity, smoking, etc Do you need help in formulating workplace policies for your employees?
Retrenchments for profit
Our labour laws recognise the right of an employer to dismiss employees for a reason based on its operational requirements without distinguishing between a business