labour relations
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Automatically Unfair Dismissals
The details of Section 187 of the Labour Relations Act: Automatically Unfair Dismissals
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Written Particulars of Employment
In the video about contracts of employment I address the question: Do ALL employees NEED to have a contract of employment. The answer is no and the technicalities are discussed in the video. The information, according to Section 29 of the Basic Conditions of Employment, that must be given to the Employee in writing is…
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How to calculate the Earnings Threshold
Some provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act are not applicable to Employees who earn above the earnings threshold set by die Minister of Labour (currently R205 433.30 per year). But exactly how is this amount calculated and what is included and what is excluded? The amount is before any deductions such as income…
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A New Document has been added – OVERTIME agreement
In anticipation of today’s video – a new document has been added for Employers to use to correctly implement overtime as per Section 10 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. If I must say so myself, this document is well drafted and comprehensive, and can prevent a lot of unnecessary labour disputes and ensure…
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Unpacking the Complexities of Paid Sick Leave

Has there every been a time where knowing the ins and outs of sick leave has been this important? In this week’s video I unpack the complexities of paid sick leave to help anyone and everyone understand exactly how it works and what the entitlement is. I discuss common mistakes and misapplications that I have…
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A new document has been added!
In preparation for tomorrow’s video upload, a new document has been added to Document to Download. This document is helpful for Employees who are considering or who are claiming that their resignation is a constructive dismissal, for Employers who have received allegations of constructive dismissal and also for Industrial Relations / Labour Relations / HR…
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What to do if you missed a CCMA Case | Rescission Application
This weeks video is everything you need to know about a rescission application and a detailed step-by-step to complete the entire process yourself. I cover exactly what to do if you missed a CCMA case (Employers and Employees), what “rescission” means and than I take you through the steps to complete the process yourself. Would…
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Video Uploading Schedule
The next video is completed and ready to be uploaded! We are very excited to continue to share Employment Relations information with you. For the next few weeks we will be uploading at least one Employment Relations video per week and this will be uploaded on Thursdays at around 16:00. Please remember to comment on…