When is enough… too much?

by | Jul 20, 2018 | Newsletters

Following the JSE’s requirement for all listed companies to effect the King IV governance code by disclosing their remuneration policies and implementation reports, the high disparities between executive pay and employee wages has come up for public debate. While one...

Labour Law Newsflash 12

by | Nov 15, 2017 | Newsletters

by Jonathan Goldberg and Grant Wilkinson There has been much case law generated globally thanks to Uber. Specifically, this surrounds the status of Uber drivers. Are they employees or independent contractors? In the UK, a group of Uber Drivers filed a case with the UK...

What is Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act?

by | Oct 2, 2017 | Latest News

This morning, it was reported in the media that ProductivitySA has called for Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) to be amended. This section – which sets out the guidelines for retrenchment procedures – currently limits the parties who must be...

Employment Equity Reporting is Now Open

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Latest News

By Thembi Chagonda This is an opportunity for companies – who are designated employers – to ensure they comply with EEA legislation. Employment Equity reporting is now open. In addition, this is an opportunity for companies – who are designated...

What Is Meant By Unfair Discrimination?

by | Aug 23, 2017 | Latest News

Last week, we looked at who designated groups are in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). We also discussed the notion that discrimination can be both fair and unfair. In this article, we looked at fair discrimination, specifically inherent requirements of the...