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CEO, Ivan Israelstam

New Book

Labour Landmines: 99 Ways to Succeed at the CCMA

By Ivan Israelstam

“Essential reading for anyone who manages employees in South Africa”

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.
Published April 2019

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CCMA NOT HAPPY TO ASSIST GUILTY EMPLOYEES

by Alex Lewis | 27th November 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 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. Web Address: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. It is so that the law heavily obligates...

ACCUSED EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE EVIDENCE AGAINST THEM

by Ivan Israelstam | 20th November 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

COURT FINDINGS DRIVE EMPLOYERS TO DRINK

by Ivan Israelstam | 13th November 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

WHEN THE INTERESTS OF EMPLOYERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES CONFLICT

by Ivan Israelstam | 9th November 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

By lvan lsraelstam, 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. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Even where an employment contract is silent on the...

DON’T BE A VICTIM OF A DEFAULT AWARD

by Ivan Israelstam | 7th November 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

THERE ARE DEGREES OF DISHONESTY

by Ivan Israelstam | 30th October 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

GOOD FAITH CONSULTATION IS OBLIGATORY FOR RETRENCHMENTS

by Ivan Israelstam | 23rd October 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 0 Comments

BE FIRM WITH HEARING DISRUPTORS

by Ivan Israelstam | 16th October 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 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.labourlawadvice.co.za. The purpose of a disciplinary hearing is to give the...

DON’T DISMISS IF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS STILL VIABLE

by Ivan Israelstam | 10th October 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 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.labourlawadvice.co.za Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act allows the...

DERELICTION OF DUTY CHARGES SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT LIGHTLY

by Ivan Israelstam | 3rd October 2023 | ARBITRATION, CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, Disciplinary Charges, Disciplinary Codes, Disciplinary Hearing | 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.labourlawadvice.co.za Dereliction of duty charges are popular with employers who...