by Global Business Editor | Feb 14, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
We have been inundated with queries regarding leave. Leave and sick leave in particular, poses a huge problem to employers. It is one of the biggest day to day challenges faced. But have you ever heard of “presenteeism”? Well this is when employees are at work, but...
by Global Business Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
Fixed term contracts Morgan V Central University of Technology, Free State By Johnny Goldberg, CEO of Global Business Solutions A deputy vice-chancellor (Morgan) was employed on a fixed term employment contract. The contract was valid for a five year period,...
by Global Business Editor | Feb 7, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
As you have already heard, the farmworker wage increase has been met by many with trepidation. Farmers are concerned the only way they will be able to meet their daily operational costs is by reducing their labour costs. On the other hand, farm workers need to have a...
by Global Business Editor | Feb 4, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
Let Breytenbach tells us why – NPA Senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach’s explanation for why her suspension is unfair must ‘come from her own mouth (and) be given under oath’ A City Press report says this was the position adopted by the NPA...
by Global Business Editor | Feb 4, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
The livelihoods of at least 14 000 clothing factory workers are in the hands of the KZN High Court (Pietermaritzburg). Judge Piet Koen reserved judgment in an application brought by five small clothing companies in Newcastle, and by the United Clothing and Textile...
by Global Business Editor | Feb 4, 2013 | Gazettes, Latest News
The CCMA has three years to redraft a rule that limits legal representation in certain proceedings, says a Financial Mail report. In the meantime, with the backing of its social partners (business, labour and the state), the CCMA has appealed the decision handed down...