3 Grounds for dismissal
The issue of dismissal in the workplace is a contentious one and can be be difficult to navigate. If not correctly handled, the consequences of…
Category: Industrial Relations and Legal Services
Retrenchments: What is the correct procedure?
Retrenchments are an aspect of business that many employers hope is never a reality for their businesses. With unpredictable markets, a slow-growing economy, the effects…
What is a standard employment contract?
In South Africa, it is a legal requirement that everyone you employ, as an employer, has a written employment contract. The employment contract outlines the…
Michael’s Magic
Well, the heading is somewhat flattering. So, let’s just agree that there are some tongue-in-cheek comments in that headline. Some people in the SEIFSA office…
The Miya Minute
Hello, and welcome to the Miya Minute and our Division’s first-ever digital newsletter. As you have already gathered from Louwressè, my name is Vuyiswa Miya,…
The View from Louwressè
Greetings from me, Louwressè Specht. I’m sure some of you would have had the opportunity to see and listen to some of my musings on…
Employee Layoffs: How the Main Agreement Helps Employers
Laying off employees a situation that no employer wants to find themselves in. Knowing the process can and will alleviate many head-aches down the road. …
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS – The DOs and DON’Ts
Although most contracts are concluded informally, contracts of a commercial nature should be recorded in writing. Employment contracts fall within the scope of commercial contracts,…
What You Need To Know About Company Disciplinary Policy and Code in the Metals and Engineering Sector
A Management Guide to Disciplinary Policy It is management’s responsibility to maintain discipline within the workplace. The disciplinary policy must apply to and form part…
SEIFSA Legal Services Protecting Companies from the repercussions of unfair dismissals
SEIFSA Legal Services Protecting Companies from the repercussions of unfair dismissals. One of the most important changes introduced by the Labour Relation Act 66 of…