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By Ivan Israelstam

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It’s frightening to consider that more than 186,000 cases land up at the CCMA in South Africa every year. Learn how to protect your business and avoid costly legal battles! This book reveals 99 key legal pointers about prevailing laws and judgements in South Africa. Plus! This hands-on, easy-to-understand guide also offers practical suggestions on how best to manage your employee relations within these parameters.
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UNFAIR SUSPENSIONS SHAKE THE LABOUR LAW TIGHTROPE

by Ivan Israelstam | 9th July 2025 | #UnfairSuspensions | 0 Comments

BY Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Employees frequently contact me complaining that they have been fired. However, it often...

VICTIMISING WHISTLE BLOWERS ROCKS THE LABOUR LAW TIGHTROPE

by Ivan Israelstam | 26th June 2025 | EMPLOYEE VICTIMISATION | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Contact: (011) 888-7944 / 0828522973 | Email: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za Although the Protected Disclosures Act no. 26 of 2000 (PDA) is not a piece of labour legislation it does protect...

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE APPLIES TO STRIKING WORKERS

by Ivan Israelstam | 18th June 2025 | Strikes | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Contact: (011) 888-7944 / 0828522973 | Email: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za Central to South Africa’s law of discipline is the entrenched principle that discipline of employees who have not...

EVIDENCE IS NOT PROOF UNTIL IT IS CORROBORATED

by Ivan Israelstam | 12th June 2025 | Evidence | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Contact: (011) 888-7944 / 0828522973 | Email: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za Employers are entitled to require employees not to make false allegations against the employer. This is because such...

Employers Without a Retirement Age Could Face Legal Risks

by Ivan Israelstam | 8th October 2024 | CCMA, HR POLICIES, Labour Law for Employers | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Contact: (011) 888-7944 / 0828522973 | Email: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za Visit: www.labourlawadvice.co.za Unfair discrimination can take many forms. For example, where an employee is...

Delaying Employee Discipline: A Risky Move for Employers

by Ivan Israelstam | 1st October 2024 | CCMA, Labour Law | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. Contact: (011) 888-7944 / 082 852 2973, or email ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Visit: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Many employers make the mistake of delaying disciplinary action against...

YOU COULD LOSE YOUR BALANCE IF YOU EXPECT HELP FROM THE ARBITRATOR!

by Ivan Israelstam | 23rd September 2024 | CCMA, Labour Law | 0 Comments

By lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za In a recent article I stressed how important it is for...

SILENCE CAN MEAN CONSENT!

by Ivan Israelstam | 16th September 2024 | CCMA, Labour Court | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Website: www.labourlawvideos.co.za. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) gives the Labour Court...

EMPLOYERS MUST PROVE THAT THEIR RULE EXISTS

by Ivan Israelstam | 9th September 2024 | Evidence, Labour Law, Labour Law for Employers | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Go to: www.labourlawvideos.co.za Section 188 of the LRA places the onus of proof of a fair...

INVESTIGATION: AN ART AND A SCIENCE

by Ivan Israelstam | 2nd September 2024 | INVESTIGATING MISCONDUCT | 0 Comments

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Web Address: www.labourlawvideos.co.za. Employers often fail to investigate allegations of...