The Labour Appeal Court in South Africa recently confirmed some of the principles inherent in limited duration contracts, which are used by employers to create certainty and limit legal risk in respect of staffing solutions. Johan Botes, Partner and Head of Employment at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg, outlines the details and how the risks can be effectively managed by employers.
Keketso Kgomosotho, Candidate Attorney in Johannesburg, writes about gender responsive budgeting and how it can be used to make meaningful improvements to gender inequality in the workplace.
Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment and Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg explains how the long-term effects of the pandemic are having a significant impact on women, with severe implications for gender equality that must be urgently addressed. He notes, however, that, as was evident after World War II, elements of the global labor force could be forever changed for the better by COVID-19.
The Draft Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (Draft Code) was recently published for public comment in South Africa. Tiisetso Rabolao, Associate and Kirsty Gibson, Candidate Attorney, in the Employment and Compensation Practice in Johannesburg, outline the details of the new Draft Code.
Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment and Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg explains how the long-term effects of the pandemic are having a significant impact on women, with severe implications for gender equality that must be urgently addressed. He notes, however, that, as was evident after World War II, elements of the global labor force could be forever changed for the better by COVID-19.
The use of technology in industrial mining has been developing since its inception: dynamite helped clear tunnels and reach greater depths at a much faster rate than could be done with a pick and hammer; the industrial revolution catalyzed the mechanization of equipment; and electric conveyor belts made it easier…
In brief Countries around the globe are facing unprecedented and rapid change due COVID-19. South Africa is no exception, with the government introducing various relief schemes and new regulations in response to the devastating socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic. These developments have important implications for businesses and individuals in South…
In brief Employers in South Africa resuming business operations under Level four of the government mandated lock-down should take heed of the Department of Health Guidelines for symptom monitoring and management of essential workers for COVID-19 related infections. These Guidelines are echoed in the COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Measures in…
In brief Johan Botes, Partner, Julia Olley and Kirsty Gibson, from the Employment and Compensation Practice Group in Johannesburg, discuss the importance of effectively managing a virtual workforce and the process for dismissing an employee during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa. Contents Whilst the nationwide lockdown has had a…
In brief Johan Botes, head of the Employment practice group in Johannesburg, discusses the impact on employers of the most recent amendments to the Directive dealing with claims to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) as a result of COVID 19. The Minister of Employment and Labour in South Africa has…