We offer Labour Law and Industrial Relations consulting and training services throughout South Africa.  Our services range from consulting to companies, to in-house training and public seminars.

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INCOMPATIBILITY AND MISCONDUCT

by | 21st October 2025 | #UnfairTreatment | 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   Employees who lodge grievances are too often...
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IGNORING THE UNION SWAYS THE TIGHTROPE

by | 10th October 2025 | 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   South African labour law makes it compulsory for...
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DON’T SHAKE THE PROCEDURAL TIGHTROPE

by | 3rd October 2025 | #UnfairTreatment | 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 and Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations...
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MERE CONFESSIONS DO NOT MERIT DISMISSAL

by | 26th September 2025 | Uncategorised | 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   The Labour Relations Act does not state whether the...
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IGNORING NEW DISMISSAL CODE RISKS A TIGHTROPE TUMBLE

by | 18th September 2025 | Disciplinary Codes | 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 The new Code of Good Practice on Dismissal that was gazetted...
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LACK OF EVIDENCE CAN TRIP UP THE EMPLOYER

by | 11th September 2025 | Evidence | 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 I have repeatedly warned employers of the dire consequences...
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INCONSISTENCY DISTURBS THE BALANCE

by | 5th September 2025 | Labour Law for Employers, Uncategorised | 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 Unprotected strikes will often merit dismissal where the...
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IF IT DOESN’T ADD UP YOU COULD FALL DOWN

by | 28th August 2025 | Promotion, Uncategorised | 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   The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal in Schedule 8 of...
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MISTIMED RELIANCE ON WARNINGS ROCKS THE TIGHTROPE

by | 22nd August 2025 | 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.labourlawvideos.co.za   The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal in Schedule 8 of...
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EMPLOYERS MUST PROVE THAT DISMISSAL IS MERITED

by | 12th August 2025 | Dismissal | 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   An employee should only be dismissed for an...
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