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The Department of Employment and Labour has closed its office in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, due to safety and security concerns. Photo: Warren Mabona / GroundUp

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Withdrawing an offer of employment constitutes dismissal

Withdrawing an offer of employment constitutes dismissal

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Tensions run high at NMU over snags in wage talks

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Should I involve my attorney in the mediation process?

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Matshela Koko off the hook, back in driving seat at Eskom

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#BestofBiz 2017: HR & Recruitment

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Minister Rob Davies gazettes amended AgriBEE Sector Code

Minister Rob Davies gazettes amended AgriBEE Sector Code

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SABC staff to strike on Thursday

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New bid to keep officials in line

New bid to keep officials in line

Khulekani Magubane 11 Dec 2017

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Better benefits on the cards for working parents

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Strip searches spark march

Bongani Mthethwa 8 Dec 2017

New programme to address modern slavery in SA's wine and fruit industries

New programme to address modern slavery in SA's wine and fruit industries

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Brian Molefe. Photo: BizNews

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Embattled Sars boss knows too much - MP

Embattled Sars boss knows too much - MP

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End-of-year events - do we have a right to party?

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What constitutes exceptional circumstances when interdicting disciplinary action?

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Why companies don't always test for alcohol... and why they should

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What rights do employees have to legal representation during disciplinary hearings?

What rights do employees have to legal representation during disciplinary hearings?

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Sibanye locks up three-year wage agreement with unions

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Labour dept gets tough on Employment Equity Compliance

Labour dept gets tough on Employment Equity Compliance

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Cabinet approves National Minimum Wage

Cabinet approves National Minimum Wage

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Cooke 3 plant. Photo: Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye rescues Beatrix, but places Cooke under care and maintenance

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50 JSE Securities companies not compliant with EE Act

50 JSE Securities companies not compliant with EE Act

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Labour to discuss occupational health, COIDA

Labour to discuss occupational health, COIDA

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How do you define a worker in a gig economy?

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Matshela Koko, suspended CEO of Eskom

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All the King's Horses and all the King's Men could not put the contract together again...

All the King's Horses and all the King's Men could not put the contract together again...

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Withdrawing an offer of employment constitutes dismissal

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Union announces strike at Shoprite Checkers on Friday

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Tensions run high at NMU over snags in wage talks

Tensions run high at NMU over snags in wage talks

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Should I involve my attorney in the mediation process?

Clea Rawlins 18 Dec 2017

Matshela Koko off the hook, back in driving seat at Eskom

Matshela Koko off the hook, back in driving seat at Eskom

Neo Goba and Kyle Cowan 18 Dec 2017

#BestofBiz 2017: HR & Recruitment

#BestofBiz 2017: HR & Recruitment

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Minister Rob Davies gazettes amended AgriBEE Sector Code

Minister Rob Davies gazettes amended AgriBEE Sector Code

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Image credit: Waldo Swiegers (C)

SABC staff to strike on Thursday

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New bid to keep officials in line

New bid to keep officials in line

Khulekani Magubane 11 Dec 2017

Better benefits on the cards for working parents

Better benefits on the cards for working parents

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Image credit: Jackie Clausen via

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New programme to address modern slavery in SA's wine and fruit industries

New programme to address modern slavery in SA's wine and fruit industries

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Brian Molefe. Photo: BizNews

I never left, says Brian

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Embattled Sars boss knows too much - MP

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End-of-year events - do we have a right to party?

End-of-year events - do we have a right to party?

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What constitutes exceptional circumstances when interdicting disciplinary action?

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Why companies don't always test for alcohol... and why they should

Why companies don't always test for alcohol... and why they should

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What rights do employees have to legal representation during disciplinary hearings?

What rights do employees have to legal representation during disciplinary hearings?

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Photo: Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye locks up three-year wage agreement with unions

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Labour dept gets tough on Employment Equity Compliance

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Cabinet approves National Minimum Wage

Cabinet approves National Minimum Wage

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Sibanye rescues Beatrix, but places Cooke under care and maintenance

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50 JSE Securities companies not compliant with EE Act

50 JSE Securities companies not compliant with EE Act

31 Oct 2017

Labour to discuss occupational health, COIDA

Labour to discuss occupational health, COIDA

27 Oct 2017

How do you define a worker in a gig economy?

How do you define a worker in a gig economy?

17 Oct 2017

Matshela Koko, suspended CEO of Eskom

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Will the new minimum wage be enough?

Will the new minimum wage be enough?

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East London to host SADC labour summit

East London to host SADC labour summit

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Do employees have the right to resign to avoid disciplinary action?

Do employees have the right to resign to avoid disciplinary action?

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Clover management and workers at odds over 'illegal' strike action

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Section 41 register not published - how does this affect employment equity compliance?

Section 41 register not published - how does this affect employment equity compliance?

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Too early for interdict - judge tells 'melodramatic' Vlok Symington

Too early for interdict - judge tells 'melodramatic' Vlok Symington

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Confusion regarding UIF contributions continues

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How business rescue affects employer and employee

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Do immigrants “steal” jobs in South Africa? What the data tell us

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Lawsuit accuses Google of paying women less than men

Lawsuit accuses Google of paying women less than men

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