Any current Plans expire on 31 August 2019, which means that a new Plan must be prepared in accordance with the Code of Good Practice for the preparation of Employment Equity Plans, and the various Templates created by the Department of Labour to facilitate the process. It must be noted that the Department has become […]
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In terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), and the Skills Development Levies Act, 1999 (Act No. 9 of 1999), all employers that pay skills development levies may claim 20% of their levies back by completing a Workplace Skills Plan for the next Grant Scheme year, and an Annual Training
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The Department of Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch says it will embark on a National blitz campaign in February to assess the levels of compliance with labour laws – in particular, the newly introduced National Minimum Wage.
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Purpose: To allow for the expropriation with and without compensation for a public purpose or interest such as the nation’s commitment to land reform. The Government is obligated to pay all legal costs with regard to the expropriation.
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Employers of domestic workers are advised that the minimum wage due to domestic workers has now been increased. The new rates will be accurate until the Department of Labour publishes updated guidelines specific to domestic workers, or until affected by the new National Minimum Wage legislation. The minimum wage for the period 3 December 2018 to 30 November 2019 is as follows: The minimum
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The National Minimum Wage Act comes into effect on the 1st January 2019. The new minimum wage rate, which is applicable from the 1st of January 2019, is now R20 per hour (R3500 per month). To mitigate the impact of the introduction of the National Minimum Wage on vulnerable sectors, farm workers and domestic workers
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We have received numerous requests from clients to assist in opposing labour tenant claims made against their properties. Many such claims in terms of sections 16 and 17 of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 1996 (Act No. 3 of 1996), have recently been served, and will no doubt still be served by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
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The Labour Court has been issuing enormous fines if the Department of Labour is of the opinion that an employer is even the slightest bit non-compliant in the submission of their annual employment equity reports. These reports are being carefully scrutinised and it is best to get expert assistance in completing them.
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In order to hold an effective disciplinary enquiry, proper preparation must take place. It is the duty of the person in charge of prosecuting the case (the employer’s prosecutor) to ensure that the witnesses for the employer are prepared.
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