Archive for February 2024
Minister republishes regulations for EE Sector Targets
On Friday, 12 May 2023, the Minister published the draft five-year sectoral numerical targets for the identified national economic sectors allowing interested parties 30 days to comment. After publication and after the 30 days allowed for comment, there was much comment on the draft numerical targets. On the face of it, the republished regulation furnishes…
Read MoreSubstantive fairness in dismissal
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa obo Mvotyo / Transnet Freight Rail – Eastern Cape – (2024) 33 TBC 8.18.1 also reported at [2024] 1 BALR 12 (TBC) Subject matter classification:Dismissal – Substantive fairness – Misconduct – Gross insubordination – Employee dismissed for repeatedly refusing to undergo substance abuse test – Dismissal fair. Mini Case Summary:The…
Read MoreThe proposed National Minimum Wage hike for 2024
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission recommends a CPI plus 3% for 2024 but is sitting with another two proposals as it invites further suggestions from interested parties for the year ahead. The NMW Commission has published a report in the government gazette to present the Commission’s information and recommendations on the annual review of…
Read MoreAgency shop agreements and the principle of fairness
In the recent case of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union v UASA (Formerly named the United Association of South Africa) and Others [2023] 11 BLLR 1134 (LAC) the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) considered whether members of a minority union that is a bargaining agent recognised within a bargaining council should be liable for the payment of agency…
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