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Hundreds of workers who had been working on month-to-month Expanded Public Works Programme contracts marched to the Durban City Hall on Friday in protest against their contracts not being renewed at month-end. Photo: Tsoanelo Sefoloko / GroundUp

Hundreds of Public Works workers march against termination of contractsTsoanelo Sefoloko

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Court finds Netcare failed to protect employee against an abusive surgeonTania Broughton

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Court finds Netcare failed to protect employee against an abusive surgeon

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Guard against cyber breaches: Equipping your organisation and employees

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Johan Olivier, Partner and Siya Ngcamu, Associate at Webber Wentzel

What role do employers have in eradicating gender-based violence?

Johan Olivier and Siya Ngcamu 13 Oct 2022

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Remote onboarding: What every employer should know

Johan Botes 11 Oct 2022

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3% wage increase offer 'generous', says government

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Employee tax considerations when contracting work to non-SA residents

Denny Da Silva 29 Sep 2022

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

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Employment offers - what does it take to conclude an agreement?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 23 Sep 2022

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In the fight for equal pay, the law is not enough

21 Sep 2022

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What is a normal retirement age in a post-normal working world?

Paul Williams and Kirsty Gibson 20 Sep 2022

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Thungela signs three-year wage deal

Nelson Banya 20 Sep 2022

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Withdrawal of resignation: When is it acceptable?

Jacques van Wyk and Michiel Heyns 15 Sep 2022

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PIC considers CCMA ruling

8 Sep 2022

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

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Winners of the 2022 African Legal Awards

7 Sep 2022

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What employers should know about the new employment equity laws

Lauren Salt and Amy Pawson 5 Sep 2022

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Clarifying common purpose in strike-related misconduct

Brett Abraham and Siya Ncgamu 2 Sep 2022

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Newly amended Employment Equity Act to come into effect in 2023

1 Sep 2022

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Representing employees in industries outside trade union's constitution

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 30 Aug 2022

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Domestic workers urged to report employers not complying with minimum wage

29 Aug 2022

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Bhargav Acharya and Anait Miridzhanian 25 Aug 2022

Numsa’s controversial congress in July was the subject of an interdict application. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Numsa did not breach interdict by holding national congress, court rules

Tania Broughton 24 Aug 2022

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Is dismissal for derivative misconduct in the workplace fair?

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 22 Aug 2022

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

19 Aug 2022

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

Safiyya Patel and Tebogo Moloko 18 Aug 2022

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#NedbankIMC2022: Neurodiversity drives competitive workforce

Katja Hamilton 15 Aug 2022

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Firing employees over retirement age 'fair' - Labour Court

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 11 Aug 2022

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Foreign healthcare workers benefit from updated Critical Skills List

Nivaani Moodley and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones 10 Aug 2022

Equal pay but unequal taxes - SA women carry a greater tax burden

8 Aug 2022

The 'new normal' in South Africa isn't as normal as elsewhere

The 'new normal' in South Africa isn't as normal as elsewhere

LexisNexis 5 Aug 2022

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

LexisNexis 3 Aug 2022

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What should companies consider when removing a director?

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Remote onboarding: What every employer should know

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3% wage increase offer 'generous', says government

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Employee tax considerations when contracting work to non-SA residents

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

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Employment offers - what does it take to conclude an agreement?

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Image source: Ion Chiosea –

In the fight for equal pay, the law is not enough

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Image source: dotshock –

What is a normal retirement age in a post-normal working world?

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Thungela signs three-year wage deal

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Withdrawal of resignation: When is it acceptable?

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PIC considers CCMA ruling

8 Sep 2022

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

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Image source: Brad Calkins –

Winners of the 2022 African Legal Awards

7 Sep 2022

Image source: Getty Images

What employers should know about the new employment equity laws

Lauren Salt and Amy Pawson 5 Sep 2022

Image source: Kristaps Eberlins –

Clarifying common purpose in strike-related misconduct

Brett Abraham and Siya Ncgamu 2 Sep 2022

Image source: julief514 –

Newly amended Employment Equity Act to come into effect in 2023

1 Sep 2022

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk –

Representing employees in industries outside trade union's constitution

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 30 Aug 2022

Image source: Pavel Biryukov –

Domestic workers urged to report employers not complying with minimum wage

29 Aug 2022

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Cosatu leads union protests over high cost of living

Bhargav Acharya and Anait Miridzhanian 25 Aug 2022

Numsa’s controversial congress in July was the subject of an interdict application. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Numsa did not breach interdict by holding national congress, court rules

Tania Broughton 24 Aug 2022

Image source: Andrea Piacquadio from

Is dismissal for derivative misconduct in the workplace fair?

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 22 Aug 2022

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

Stricter action needed against workplace harassment

19 Aug 2022

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

Safiyya Patel and Tebogo Moloko 18 Aug 2022

Source: iStock.

#NedbankIMC2022: Neurodiversity drives competitive workforce

Katja Hamilton 15 Aug 2022

Source: © HelderAlmeida -

Firing employees over retirement age 'fair' - Labour Court

Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden 11 Aug 2022

Image source: Edward Jenner from

Foreign healthcare workers benefit from updated Critical Skills List

Nivaani Moodley and Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones 10 Aug 2022

Equal pay but unequal taxes - SA women carry a greater tax burden

8 Aug 2022

The 'new normal' in South Africa isn't as normal as elsewhere

The 'new normal' in South Africa isn't as normal as elsewhere

LexisNexis 5 Aug 2022

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

New digital solution helps embattled HR professionals stave off burn-out

LexisNexis 3 Aug 2022

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What should companies consider when removing a director?

Mpumelelo Nxumalo, Ziningi Hlophe, Kalene Watson & Masibulele Mab 27 Jul 2022

What types of harassment are covered by the new Code of Good Practice?

Nadine Mather and Rosalind Davey 15 Jul 2022

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Search for flexibility and meaning in the post-pandemic workplace

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CCMA commissioner declares mandatory vaccination policies "unconstitutional"

Bankey Sono 11 Jul 2022

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Can employees refuse to enter a workspace with unvaccinated co-workers?

11 Jul 2022

Takealot workers strike for permanent positions

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Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 11 Jul 2022

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Know the A to Zs of NDAs

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Invalid or unfair? No shortcuts to the Labour Court

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Brett Abraham 5 Jul 2022

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New Covid-19 code: What has changed?

Anastasia Vatalidis and Sandile Tom 4 Jul 2022

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Over R2m recovered from labour non-compliance cases

30 Jun 2022

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Masks may be gone, but don't forget to mind your mouth

Sibusiso Dube and Soraia Machado 29 Jun 2022