Minimum wage increase

The Department of Labour released a media statement notifying trade unions about the wage increase. Once it is enacted into law, no employee may be paid below the minimum wage, and trade unions are there to ensure that this law is upheld by the employer. South Africa’s labour market is largely characterised by high levels of unemployment, inequality and poverty. …

Employers: Poor performance dismissal could backfire

It is reasonable to want to dismiss an employee for not performing on the job, or failing to meet a specific target. However, Employer’s should ensure that the targets they set are actually achievable for the employee. If not, they could be found at fault for dismissing an employee who failed to achieve unreasonable targets. Damelin (Pty) Ltd vs Parkinson …

The 10 steps when taking a dispute to the CCMA

If you have a dispute with your employer, you may want to ask the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) to conciliate or even arbitrate your dispute. A union or employer’s organisation may also initiate this action. Furthermore, you do not need the other party’s consent before taking a matter to the CCMA. Steps for disputes at the CCMA …

What is considered sexual harassment in the workplace?

Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. The unwanted nature of sexual harassment distinguishes it from behaviour that is welcome and mutual. According to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), sexual attention becomes sexual harassment if: The behaviour is persisted in, although a single incident of harassment can constitute sexual harassment; and/or The recipient has made …