by vicky | May 12, 2015 | Legislation
There are many hidden costs associated with workers’ compensation claims that most employers do not recognise right away, such as: – Recruiting new or temporary staff to replace the injured employee. – Training costs for new employees. – Loss...
by vicky | Apr 21, 2015 | Express News, Legislation
By: Mpho Maseko of APSO The newly amended Labour Relations Act (effective 1 January 2015) will have a devastating impact not only on the national recruitment and staffing industry but also on the economy and the country’s unemployment rate – which the act itself...
by vicky | Feb 16, 2015 | Express News, Legislation
In terms of the amendments the employee, in essence, gets extra protections in terms of the LRA (except genuine substitute employees, for example maternity cover). The TES provider may remain after three months. The extra protections include the extended joint and...
by vicky | Feb 12, 2015 | Legislation
Have you heard of the changes to the Labour Relations Act or if you employ temporary, casual or fixed term contract employees, you better read on… The long awaited amendments to the Labour Relations Act are finally here. Effective from 01 January 2015, the...
by vicky | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
The proposed amendments to Labour Legislation are likely to have a significant impact on the employment status, remuneration and benefits of the total workforce in South Africa. The impact on all A-typical employment relationships, with increased employer liabilities...
