2023-03-13
SAFTU joins EFF to shut the country down on 20 March 2023.
The South African Federation of Trade Unions has joined the EFF’s planned shutdown 20 March 2023. SAFTU may, under the Labour Relations Act undertake protected protest action to promote the social and economic interests of workers. NEDLAC has confirmed that the planned protest has met the requirements of the Labour Relations Act, and is therefore protected by the LRA. [Read More…]
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2023-02-22
The National Minimum Wage has been increased and is effective from 01 March 2023.
The new minimum wage is R25,42 per hour, which reflects a 9.6% increase, and is applicable to all domestic workers, farm workers and all employees who fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
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2023-02-21
New earnings threshold effective 1 March 2023: R241 110.59 per annum
The Minister of Employment and Labour has increased the earnings thresholds to R241 110.59 per annum (R20 092.54 per month) as of 01 March 2023. [Read More…]
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2023-01-18
Loadshedding and payment of wages and salaries
- Can you not pay employees because of loadshedding. [Read More…]
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2022-12-08
27 December 2022 is a public holiday
President Ramaphosa has declared Tuesday, 27 December 2022, as a public holiday because of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. [Read More…]
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2022-12-06
Appeal against extending Metal Industries Main Agreement to non-parties unsuccessful.
The Labour Appeal Court dismisses NEASA and SAEFA’s attempt to stop the extension of the Metal and Engineering Industry extended to non-parties
On 30 November 2022 the Labour Appeal Court has dismissed NEASA’s and SAEFA’s petition for leave to appeal. [Read More…]
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2022-11-23
Under the influence at work – especially this time of year.
With the festive season looming closer, we are having an early flood of drug and alcohol related misconduct. [Read More…]
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2022-11-10
Public Procurement regulations change, excluding the BBBEE pre-condition.
As of 16 January 2023 there are a new set of rules for procurement by the State. [Read More…]
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2022-11-07
MOTOR INDUSTRY WAGE AGREEMENT: 2022-2025
NUMSA signed a three-year wage agreement in the motor sector on Friday. [Read More…]
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2022-10-07
Metal Industries Main Agreement Extended to non-parties.
A few hours a go the Metal and Engineering Industry Main agreement was extended to all non-parties in the industry by Government Gazette. It means that the Main Agreement is, as of 17 October 2022, applicable to all employers in the Metal Industry. [Read More…]
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2022-10-04
National Strike Action - 7 October 2022
COSATU will embark on protest marches and pickets on 7 October 2022. [Read More…]
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2022-09-06
What are the options as the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits deadline extends from 31 December 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Initially the ZEP would expire on 31 December this year, after which Zimbabweans without visas would be illegally in the country and deported. [Read More…]
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2022 Critical Skills List
The Critical Skills List issued in February this year lists the critical skills required for application of a Critical Skills visa. [Read More…]
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2022-09-01
Challenge to stop the extension of the Metal Industries Main agreement dismissed by the Labour Court.
The Main Agreement has not, at this point, been extended to non-parties, but this judgement does not bode well for NEASA and SAEFA’s quest to prevent the extension. [Read More…]
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2022-08-31
The Employment Equity Amendment Act will not come through this year.
It will, however, come into operation on 01 September 2023.
The amendment bill has not yet been signed, but the Department of Employment and Labour believes that the President will sign it into law soon. [Read More…]
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