While it is clear that the abovementioned Code Of Good Practice provides that the disciplinary hearing need not be formal section 188(1)(b) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires that the employer has the onus of proving that a dismissal was procedurally fair. The key question is ‘How can the employer go about proving that…
The full text of the Mid Term Budget Policy Statement, presented to parliament by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on 30th October 2019.
If I was to give you a short answer based on my experience over the last 7 months of marketing my business, it would have to be…YES, it’s over…but…a statement of this nature on a process that has worked so well for years, deserves more explanation than that. To justify making that statement, I will…
The Protected Disclosures Act no. 26 of 2000 (PDA) protects employees from reprisals as a result of having blown the whistle on the employer. This applies whether the disclosure in question is made to authorities within or outside of the company/organisation concerned. Under the PDA both employees and employers are protected. That is, employees are…
BUSA instituted review proceedings on two occasions in the Labour Court to set aside the regulations but the most recent application pertaining to the re-promulgation of the Regulation 4(4) was dismissed last year. BUSA subsequently launched an appeal against the judgment of the Labour Court. The appeal was heard in the Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court on…
In the interests of resolving labour disputes CCMA commissioners have been given a wide variety of powers including the power to: Subpoena witnesses and documents On authorisation, enter and inspect any premises on which any relevant document or other object is to be found On authorisation, remove and inspect any relevant document or other object…
The South African Organic Sector Organisation The South African Organic Sector Organisation (SAOSO) represents everyone in the organic value chain – consumers, producers, retailers – anyone concerned about how our food is grown and how we can protect our future food freedom and the natural ecology of Mzansi. With demand for organic produce outstripping supply,…
The “2020 Taipei International Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO)” will be held at Taiwan World Trade Center(TWTC) Hall 1 March 5-7, 2020. TaiSPO 2020 will be held in conjunction with Taipei CYCLE, one of the world’s top three bicycle exhibitions. The total number of booths is expected to exceed 5,000, creating Asia’s most complete sporting goods…
Employers too often make the mistake of retrenching problem employees because they perceive the disciplinary process as being too drawn out and complicated. However, they are not allowed to use retrenchment to get rid of ‘deadwood’, trouble makers, poor performers or other undesirables. Retrenchment only becomes a possible option if the job is truly redundant….
SACCI PRESS RELEASE – BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX (BCI) FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 A Window of Opportunity SACCI’s BCI (2015 = 100) recovered from 89.1 index points in August 2019 to 92.4 in September. The BCI improved by 3.3 index points in September from August, but was still 0.9 points below the BCI level of September 2018. The…
07/10/2019 Sandton and surrounds are currently experiencing a high rate of follow home armed robberies. Cashiers in shops, bank tellers or waitresses in restaurants relay info about expensive watches or fat wallets to gangs waiting outside. Customers are followed from the shopping centre and are robbed once in a quieter area. Please *DO NOT* wear…
A City of Johannesburg Press Statement bythe MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Nico de Jager Johannesburg Water upgrades infrastructure to put an end to sewer blockages 04 October 2019Release: immediate I am pleased to announce that Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg’s water utility, will replace 3,7km of sewer pipe using through open trench…
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) entitles most employees to certain minimum rights as regards their terms and conditions of employment. These rights include, amongst others the right to: be remunerated for work done be given vacation leave, sick leave, maternity leave and family responsibility leave be paid for overtime worked lunch breaks weekly…
2 October 2019 Johannesburg Water, the City of Johannesburg’s water utility, is urging residents to adhere to the level-1 water restrictions already in place as a planned shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel system continues for inspection and maintenance from 1 October 2019 until 30 November 2019. The shutdown by the Department…
Region BPublic Announcement from City Power JohannesburgYou are hereby notified of a planned power interruption on Monday, 07 October 2019 from 22h00 – 00h00.The following areas will be affected: Blairgowrie Bordeaux Bryanston Extension 3 Ferndale Ferndale Extensions 3, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 20 Fontainebleau Malanshof Malanshof Extensions 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 Moret…
To have a chance of winning a case at CCMA a party must present proof to the arbitrator. In the days when I arbitrated CCMA matters parties argued their cases before me very vehemently, passionately and in great detail but often brought little or no support for their arguments. They were then most surprised when…
Empowering business owners to enjoy the benefits of business growth without the need of a coach. Coaching is a partnering with a business owner in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which has become more and more popular in today’s challenging economy. An additional challenge to some…
When an employer temporarily requires an employee to vacate its premises and to stop performing his/her duties this is called ‘suspension’. The effect of a suspension is that the employee is not allowed to return to work until the employer instructs that he/she may do so. Such suspensions normally occur: While the employer is investigating…
Accounting & Finance | Business Planning | Marketing & Sales | HR | B-BBEELegal & Insurance | Women in Business | Technology | Operations | TourismInvesting in You | Wellness at Work | International Business September 2019 Welcome The SME Toolkit is an online business hub that gives you access to information, documents, software, advice, news, eLearning and support. Are you looking to start or grow your business? Broaden your management skills? Access information or…
Veld fire affects electricity supply to pumping stations Media Statement – 19 September 2019 A veld fire was experienced last night – Wednesday: 18 September 2019; as a result the, ESKOM’s Snowden Substation was negatively impacted. The substation supplies 88kV power to Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Treatment Plant and the Lethabo Pumping Station. This meant that…
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 Slightly Improved Trade Expectations Trade conditions improved marginally in August 2019 although conditions remained tough. Expectations for the next six months suggest further improvement of present trade conditions. The Trade Activity Index (TAI) increased by 2 index points from 40 to 42 and the Trade Expectations Index (TEI) improved by 4…
Employers too often get rid of employees for reasons unacceptable in law. Some of these reasons include: The employer dislikes the employee for reasons unrelated to the workplace. The owner wants a more attractive secretary The employee is unwilling to grant her superior sexual favours The employee has clashed with a key executive who has…
PINESLOPES – This month’s networking with a difference event, hosted by the Fourways Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Hirsch’s, focused on the environment. Usually the focus is business, but this month the focus was on green business. On 3 September, the Fourways Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) dedicated their monthly ‘networking with a difference’ event…
A planned strike over pay could bring Johannesburg’s Metrobus service to a halt on Monday, said the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa). The strike is protected, the union said, although there was complex litigation about whether it was permitted or not. About 300 people were expected to strike in the…
We are proud to announce the introduction of our Online Business Training Academy in partnership with the Business Coaching Hub. RCCI/FCCI/LCCI have negotiated special rates for members in line with our continued search to add benefits to you and your business. You can find out more about this dynamic online business training provided by the…