Archive for December 2024
Ending the year
It’s been a very up and down year, some great feats on the sporting front, some gains in the economy and a government of unity to hopefully take us into a new era of prosperity and stability. I take this opportunity to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful safe and peaceful holiday.…
Read MoreDISMISSAL IN ABSENTIA
WORKING ON FIRE (PTY) LTD V MAFISA AND OTHERS (JR2132/20) [2024] ZALCJHB 104 (6 MARCH 2024)The employee worked as a Regional Manager.The employee wrote an email that amounted effectively to an open letter addressed to all staff of the employer complaining about the appointment of the Regional Manager. In so doing, he questioned the judgment…
Read MoreEmployment Equity Amendments. Designated employers are encouraged to ensure compliance
The EEAA was signed into law in April 2023 and has sought to introduce significant amendments to the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998 (EEA). Certain of these changes are likely to impact all employers, however, the majority of the changes are of specific importance to employers employing more than 50 employees (ie. designated employers).…
Read MoreEmployment Equity Amendments
On Thursday, 28 November 2024, the Government Gazette published a proclamation by the President of the Republic of South Africa confirming the commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. The amendments will come into force on 1 January 2025. Key amendments include: Suemeya Hanif Kerry-Anne do Couto
Read MoreExtension of validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
On 28 November 2024, on the eve of the expiry of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP), Minister Leon Schreiber (Minister) extended the validity of all ZEP’s for an additional period of 12 months until 28 November 2025. The purpose of this extension is to allow the Minister to comply with the duties placed on him by…
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