Archive for April 2024
DON’T GET FINED OR FACE CRIMINAL SANCTION. ENSURE YOU ARE COMPLIANT
There are health and safety regulations and requirements that every organisation, employer, and employee needs to adhere to and comply with, as stated in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993.The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) 85 of 1993 is the law that seeks to protect the well-being and health and…
Read MoreUnfairly barred from employment because of a criminal record
Individuals with a criminal record may be faced with significant challenges when seeking employment. In South Africa, employers may legally exclude an applicant from consideration for LexisNexis. As part of the recruitment process, LexisNexis required Mr O’Connor to declare whether he had ever been criminally charged. Mr O’Connor confirmed that he had been convicted, but…
Read MoreDISCRIMINATION
Since the decriminalisation of the cultivation, possession and use of cannabis for private purposes, there have been several cases in which employees have challenged their employers regarding the banning or restriction of cannabis. The Labour Court recently considered a case of alleged discrimination for religious reasons. · In 2018, the Constitutional Court (CC) decriminalised the cultivation,…
Read MoreLabour inspections are on the rise!
The Department of Labour is cracking down on businesses not complying with the latest regulations. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, business closure, and even legal trouble. Stay compliant and avoid these risks by ensuring that all required Legal Charts are displayed. These include: · Basic Conditions of Employment Act: Covers the new earnings threshold and environmental regulations. · Employment Equity…
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