by Global Business Editor | Jan 30, 2019 | Newsletters
The 13 member NMWC has finally been appointed. The Chair will be Prof Adriaan van der Walt, a labour academic at NMMU. Jonathan Goldberg, CEO of Global Business Solutions, has been appointed for the business constituency and will continue to drive business interests...
by Global Business Editor | Jan 25, 2019 | B-BBEE, Newsletters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There have been several B-BBEE documents issued late last year, or early this year or which were gazetted while we were all enjoying a well-earned break. These include: B-BBEE Commission – Explanatory notice 1 of 2019 – Submission of...
by Global Business Editor | Dec 7, 2018 | Newsletters
We wish to advise our clients on the key issues that may be raised as non-compliance and how to avoid them this Employment Equity reporting season. Failing to consult with your Employment Equity Committee before submitting the report online Consultation is very...
by Global Business Editor | Nov 30, 2018 | Newsletters
Skills development has been identified as a key requirement for economic growth in South Africa, and for the economic empowerment of the previously disadvantaged majority. As a result, the Skills Development Act (1998) provides a framework for the development of...
by Global Business Editor | Nov 23, 2018 | Newsletters
Welcome to the last edition of the labour news flash for 2018. It has been a tumultuous year with a number of very important developments taking place in the labour market space. Possibly the biggest case in recent years has been the Assign Services matter. This...
by Global Business Editor | Nov 22, 2018 | Newsletters
As I wrote about last week, COSATU is putting pressure on the President to sign the national minimum wage into law, along with the other Labour Relations Act amendments. I believe that such pressure is bearing fruit and it is my opinion that these laws will be signed...