The issue is premised on s20(4) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No 75 of 1997 (BCEA) which states that, "An employer must grant annual leave not later than six months after the end of the annual leave cycle".Furthermore, s20(1) of the BCEA defines 'annual leave cycle' to...
Read moreA private security company was contracted to provide a 24-hour armed guard at the Loureiro home. On a night in January 2009 robbers masquerading as police officers drove up the Loureiros’ driveway and demanded entry. The guard on duty opened the pedestrian gate, allowing the robbers to apprehe...
Read moreThe draft Employment Equity regulations issued by the Department of Labour are in no way intended to disadvantage any of the designated groups, according to the Minister of Labour, Mrs Mildred Oliphant.“Contrary to what some parties have claimed, the regulations were in fact introduced to enha...
Read moreTwo labour laws were passed by the National Assembly on 4 March 2014 and have been submitted to the President for assent. This means their promulgation is imminent. According to opinion, these bills will have a significant impact on labour relations in South Africa and employers should have al...
Read moreLate last year, the life of world leader and man of peace Nelson Mandela came to an end. However, his legacy will live on forever – in his home of South Africa, and abroad. Mandela displayed tremendous leadership qualities. What can HR and business leaders learn from this man’s acti...
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