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Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd (Peaking Power Station) v Solidarity obo Erasmus (CA13/2024) [2025] ZALAC 55 (5 November 2025) Introduction This article examines an appeal brought [...]

Section 191(1)(b)(iii) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66 of 1995 states that an unfair labour practice dispute must be referred within 90 days of [...]

As the festive season approaches or employees prepare for extended leave, maintaining motivation and engagement can be challenging. Employees may already be thinking of holidays [...]

Where HR Finds Itself in the Age of AI Walk into almost any organisation today and you’ll find AI quietly sitting in the background of [...]

In a work environment that is defined by unpredictability and rather unprecedented talent mobility, ensuring leadership continuity has now reached a point where it has [...]

On 4 September 2025, the Minister of Employment & Labour published the new Schedule 8: Code of Good Practice: Dismissals (Labour Relations Act, 1995), which [...]

Insubordination: “a wilful and serious refusal by an employee to obey a lawful and reasonable instruction or where the conduct of an employee [...]

In South Africa’s dynamic and complex business landscape, effective Performance Management (PM) is beyond the point of it being a luxury process – [...]

Equal pay for equal work is more than just a principle – it’s a legal right under South African law.  The Employment Equity Act (EEA), [...]

Small businesses in South Africa, particularly Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) with an annual turnover between R10 million and R50 million, must comply with the Broad-Based [...]

The Unmistakable Importance of Bridging Organisational Culture with Company Strategy In the fast-paced world of business, a brilliant strategy is often hailed as the key [...]

An Examination of South African Municipal Workers Union obo Koopman v City of Cape Town and Others (CA5/2023) [2025] ZALAC 7 (22 January 2025) In [...]

Fairness is the cornerstone of the employment relationship which in essence means that a fair and equitable determination needs to be made based on [...]

When the Minister of Labour published the sector specific targets on 15 April 2025, companies were given until 31 August 2025 to complete their [...]

  Using Barriers for your benefit.  On 13 April 2023, the Employment Equity Amendment Act was published and officially promulgated on 1 January 2025. The [...]

The Imperative of Data Governance in South Africa  In today’s dynamic digital economy, data stands out as an indispensable asset, fuelling business operations and [...]

The Need for High-Performance Teams In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, organisations rely on high-performance teams to drive innovation, efficiency, and success. A well-structured [...]

Why Job Design and Pay Equity Matter More Than EverIn a competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right talent can make or break a [...]

Is the time over for overtime? With an economy growing at a sluggish rate, a currency under pressure, and unemployment on the rise each year, [...]

The enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (herein after referred to as POPIA) commences on 1 July 2021 and all businesses who obtain, [...]

By Charne Opperman (22.01.2021) In the past year, overshadowed by a pandemic, most companies have been facing various challenges that affected their productivity, success and [...]

One of the main purposes of the Skills Development Act is to encourage employers to use the workplace as an active learning environment. Should employers [...]

By Anita Vermeulen   What is Remuneration? What do people think when they hear the term remuneration? We all think that remuneration refers to the [...]

Throughout South Africa, many employers do not realize the importance of an employee handbook within their organisation. Not only is the purpose of an employee [...]

Compliance Era vs Organisational Development Era By Charne Opperman (03/10/2019) South African (SA) legislation and the strict guidelines associated with it have, over recent [...]

Many employers have found themselves on the receiving end of CCMA or Labour Court orders compelling them to reinstate employees who have been dismissed due [...]

What is The Role of Industrial Relations? Good industrial relations form the backbone of our modern industrial society. Without the proper structures and processes in [...]

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it pays to understand the ins and outs of Human Resource Management. Effective Human Resource Management means [...]

They say that the smartest people among us are those who adopt a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.In other words, the smartest people are those [...]

The changes to section 198 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) are considered as one of the most significant, as this will [...]

At this point, you may be wondering: what is performance management, and why should I care? Or, you may already have realised and recognized [...]

Whether you’re the employer or the employee, you’ve got to have your bases covered - know your rights, know your responsibilities and make sure [...]

There are various principal obligations an employee needs to comply with in accordance with the contract of employment with regard to absenteeism and desertion.One such [...]

50+ Great Resources to Improve Your ProductivityYou would most likely agree with me when I say:It can be quite difficult to improve productivity at work or [...]

In light of South Africa’s current economic state, employers are increasingly facing greater challenges just in order to survive in the marketplace.South Africa is a [...]

Whether you are entering the job market for the first time as a high-school or university graduate, or re-entering the job market after a hiatus [...]

The amended codes for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) that came into effect in May 2015 continue to cause confusion and anxiety among business owners [...]

Where imbalance exists, forces are disturbed and manipulated to achieve balance once again, even if this means the balance does not look like the balance [...]

  On 24September we celebrate our rich and diverse heritage, reminding us of our past journeys, triumphs and struggles underpinned by various traditions and beliefs. [...]