HRworks Conference Johannesburg to Equip HR Leaders with Practical AI Skills Through Dan Stillerman’s Expert Session Johannesburg, South Africa – 12 May 2026 As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, HR leaders are under increasing pressure to understand not just what AI is -...

Durban HR Conference & Expo Set to Bring Fresh Energy to KwaZulu-Natal on 15 July 2026 Following a highly successful and energising HRworks HR Conference & Expo recently hosted in Johannesburg, HRworks is now turning its attention to Durban, where HR professionals from across KwaZulu-Natal will...

Leading provider of end-to-end digital services and solutions Obsidian Systems relates its own experience. Businesses in South Africa can debate the pros and cons of the hybrid work model all they like, but the fundamental truth is that COVID-19 has changed the rules, and now skilled workers are...

BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. Due to the fact that...

Despite the fact that labour law favours employees, employers need to understand that: • Labour law does allow employers to dismiss employees. • The CCMA does uphold the dismissal of employees unless the dismissal is unfairly implemented. • Thus employers need to understand and accept the...

Employment contracts always include a notice period should an individual decide to resign. Typically, South African workers must give a calendar months’ notice when they decide to part ways with their employer, but what happens in the case of resignation with immediate effect, especially when...

Some tips and tricks to consider3 May 2023 – The retail industry is not for the faint-hearted. Keeping customers happy every minute of the working day is hard but must be done if a business is to succeed. Gone are the days when employees can get away with letting others pick up the slack; today...

Relying on legally inadmissible evidence at the CCMA is like walking on a shaky tightrope without ever having acquired the necessary skill. In the case of State Information Technology Agency Soc Limited (SITA) vs Daniel De Freitas (Case No: DA27/22, 26 March 2024) the employee was fired for...

Incapacity of an employee is a recognised dismissal ground in terms of the Labour Relations Act. It is generally understood to refer to situations where an employee is unable to perform adequately in their appointed position in all respects of the job. This is probably the most misunderstood and...

BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or via e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Website address: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. While I have heard complaints about incompetent CCMA commissioners I have had...

The Minister of Employment and Labour has gazetted a new National Minimum Wage, effective 1 March 2025. The full Government Gazette can be viewed here. The minimum wage has increased to R28.79 per hour (up from R27,58 p/h). For an 8-hour day (excluding lunch break, which is unpaid time), that...

The question I am often asked is what an employer is to do if it becomes the victim of a wildcat or unprocedural strike. Do we hire replacement labour (scab workers) and fire the strikers? The law allows employers to withhold payment of wages of strikers and bring in replacement labour but many...

Innovation is crucial to the survival and success of most modern-day companies and the Human Resources function is key to establishing a culture of innovation within any corporation - by Pam Moore. The HR function are becoming strategic role players in promoting innovative approaches at companies....

By Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. The Code of Good...

What are the current and future trends? In this second part of our two-part series, we will explore current trends and future considerations in talent management, shedding light on the ever-evolving nature of this essential business function. TRENDS 21st Century recently ran a niche TM Survey...

This week we focus on a few interesting cases. In the matter of Nkadimeng / Omega Risk Solutions (Pty) Ltd (2012) CCMA the employee was dismissed for sexually molesting two female colleagues. At the inquiry, the employee was faced with the following charge: Sexually harassing a fellow employee...

Recently, I chatted to a young graduate entering the world of work. She was surprised that after interviewing with leading firms, she quickly received job offers with attractive prospects, even though she doesn't have much work experience. “Who gets that response from employers?” you may ask....

In the case of G4S Secure Solutions vs Mlotshwa (Lex Media. 14 August 2024. Labour Court case number D267/2021) the employee was fired for causing an accident due to reckless driving. Despite the fact that the employee admitted to driving during rainfall with one hand on the wheel while feeling...

Burnout: The cost of success, and what you can do about it. In today’s uncertain and complex environment, employees face frequent change, increased workload, fewer resources, and more demanding customers and clients. This is a world of work in which we feel guilty about taking a rest. It’s almost...

BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011)888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Go to: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. HR professionals are...