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Employee vs. Independent Contractor in South Africa’s Gig Economy
South Africa’s gig economy has created many much-needed employment opportunities. However, it has also resulted in confusion around employment classification. Specifically, understanding if someone...
Understanding the Different Types of Employment Contracts in South Africa
An employment contract is the most basic requirement between an employee and an employer. It defines and regulates the terms and conditions between the two parties. Thereby providing clarity with...
A Guide to Labour Laws In South Africa
South Africa has a multi-plex of labour laws designed to assist and protect workers and companies. To ensure employee rights and company operations are legal it is vital to understand them....
Rights and Obligations During Disciplinary Hearings
A challenge of any dismissal for misconduct stands on two pillars: Substantive fairness and procedural fairness. This article deals with the elements related to procedural fairness in the context of...
Increase in the BCEA Earnings Threshold – Effective 1 April 2024
Section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (“BCEA”) states that the Minister of Employment and Labour (“the Minister”) may exclude the application of Chapter Two of the BCEA to a...
Do You Have a Solar Business? Are you registered with the National Bargaining Council of the Energy Industry (“NBCEI”)?
The National Bargaining Council of the Energy Industry (“NBCEI”) now covers those employed in the solar industry. Specifically, the NBCEI introduced job descriptions in May 2023 which included...
Helpful Links
Basic Conditions of Employment Act: www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/bcoea1997309.pdf
Labour Relations Act: www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/lra1995188.pdf
Employment Equity Act: www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/eea1998240.pdf
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