by Ivan Israelstam | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
Labour law, born from South Africa’s Constitution, is there primarily to protect employees. Central to this purpose is the principle that the jobs of employees must be protected. Labour law very reluctantly allows employers to terminate the employment of workers but...
by Ivan Israelstam | Jul 18, 2018 | Labour Law, Labour Law Debate with Ivan Israelstam, Labour Relations Act
The Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides that dismissal must be the last resort where the employer needs to remedy an employment-related issue. This principle applies whether the problem relates to poor work performance, misconduct, job redundancy or incapacity due to...
by Ivan Israelstam | Jun 11, 2018 | Employees, Labour Law, Labour Law for Employers
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) entitles most employees to certain minimum rights as regards their terms and conditions of employment. These rights include, amongst others the right to: be remunerated for work done be given vacation leave, sick leave,...
