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Can my employer change my terms and conditions of employment?

Employees often refuse to perform tasks that are not included in their terms and conditions of employment. In such cases, employees are at a disadvantage if their employment contracts are … Continue reading

POLIGRAAFTOETSE: DIE NUWE MODEWOORD

Deur Phil Davel Inhoudsopgawe Hoe werk ʼn poligraaftoets? Die probleem met poligraaftoetse Poligraaftoetsing in die buiteland Poligraaftoetsing in Suid-Afrika Die status van poligraaftoetse: Die KVBA en die Arbeidshof Poligraaftoetse: Jou … Continue reading

What is the difference between abscondment, unauthorised absence and desertion?

First, before an employer can charge an employee, the employer must identify the misconduct. In SACCAWU obo Khakhatiba / Country Meat Market (Pty) Ltd,[1] the commissioner noted that a distinction … Continue reading

Barnard uitspraak: Waarnatoe nou!!!

  Die geveg gaan voort. Solidariteit is besig om hofstukke te finaliseer en gaan ons die hoogste hof van appèl nader om hierdie uitspraak van die Arbeids Appèlhof omver te werp.  Ons hou julle op hoogte … Continue reading

What you say on social media can get you fired!

What you say on social media can get you fired! Johanette Rheeder Facebook, Twitter and other social network sites are part of many people’s lives, some more than others. As … Continue reading

Employment Equity Through 2012

2012 saw its fair share of cases dealing with and interpreting the Employment Equity Act, specifically a designated employer’s duty to implement affirmative action measures and achieve equitable representation in … Continue reading

Hersiening van arbitrasie bevele

Hersiening van arbitrasie bevele  is die Sidumo toets gewysig?  Adv. Anton Myburgh bespreek in hierdie artikel die nuutste gesag en moontlike wysigings tot die Sidumo toets.  Lees gerus Adv Myburgh se artikel … Continue reading

Jy mag by ʼn vakbond aansluit

Deur Phil Davel • Inleiding en oorsig • Die reg op vryheid van assosiasie • Die beskerming van die reg op vryheid van assosiasie • Beskerming teen inbreuk op die reg op vryheid  van … Continue reading

The test of reasonableness for secondary strikes

The test of reasonableness for secondary strikesJohanette Rheeder Secondary strikes are used by employees of other employers to put pressure on the primary employer to accept the demand of the … Continue reading

When to apply for rescission in the CCMA?

When to apply for rescission in the CCMA? Johanette Rheeder   Parties often do not fully understand the purpose of section 144 of the Labour Relations Act. It is sometimes … Continue reading