JCCI Board Meeting 3 August 2015
Picture of Herman Breedt, member of the JCCI Board at their meeting 3 August 2015
The impact of retrenchments
If retrenchments and restructuring is a consideration for your business please contact us for advice. Retrenchment is never easy, both on the employer and the retrenched employee. The employer faces disputes, low morale, [...]
Mines case still relevant? Is considering the factors as set out in the Sidumo v Rustenburg Platinum
Often as a Chairperson in a disciplinary hearing or witness at an Arbitration, we are to consider the factors highlighted in the Sidumo v Rustenburg Platinum Mines case. Below are some of my [...]
This is the first time that this has happened in the history of Brolaz’s 26 year existence and I am relieved that it was settled within two days.
Hi Dimitri, I understand that Wendy has advised you that the Brolaz illegal strike action ceased this morning and that the employees have all returned to work. This is the first time that [...]
Managing Sick Leave this Winter
It is “that” time of year where the employees take (and often abuse) sick leave. Our clients often give us the different scenarios and ask us what they can do to limit this, [...]
Why it is better to outsource your HR and IR Function
The question that most companies ask is: “Why is it better for me to outsource my HR and IR department?” or “What is the advantages to me joining a company like SA Labour [...]
Employee Representation at Disciplinary Hearings
The matter was again addressed in SACCAWU obo Abrahams / Markhams [2007] 5 BALR 476 (CCMA) The referral included, among other things, a dispute of procedurally unfair dismissal on the basis that the [...]
Must I hand over my evidence before the hearing?
If you are an employer and are unsure about the disciplinary hearing process contact us for a free 15 minute consultation - Contact us here.This is another question that arises time and time [...]
Is your company in need of an HR Audit?
Why have HR Audits? The purpose of the HR Audit is to conduct a more in depth analysis of the HR function to identify areas of strength and weakness and where improvements may [...]