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Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

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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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The 11-week strike at the Mister Sweet plant in Germiston has ended. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Mister Sweet strike ends: Workers to return to work next week

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FAWU to protest job losses in sugar and poultry industries

5 Mar 2018

Eskom executive resigns with immediate effect

Eskom executive resigns with immediate effect

2 Mar 2018

Prasa to fork out R1bn in backpay as it reinstates 700 dismissed workers

Prasa to fork out R1bn in backpay as it reinstates 700 dismissed workers

Ernest Mabuza 28 Feb 2018

Is it legal for someone to record you without your knowledge?

Is it legal for someone to record you without your knowledge?

Aphelele Tapile 28 Feb 2018

Committee sets deadline to axe Icasa chairman

Committee sets deadline to axe Icasa chairman

Nick Hedley 28 Feb 2018

Meeting to discuss DUT labour dispute

Meeting to discuss DUT labour dispute

23 Feb 2018

Joburg ombudsman quits after legal battle

Joburg ombudsman quits after legal battle

Claudi Mailovich 22 Feb 2018

Epilepsy in the workplace - to disclose or not to disclose?

Epilepsy in the workplace - to disclose or not to disclose?

19 Feb 2018

Union furious as Zwane fires regional manager for trying to close Gupta-linked mine

Union furious as Zwane fires regional manager for trying to close Gupta-linked mine

Allan Seccombe 19 Feb 2018

What constitutes "reasonable belief" under the Protected Disclosures Act?

What constitutes "reasonable belief" under the Protected Disclosures Act?

Tiisetso Rabolao and Lauren Salt 19 Feb 2018

After long delay, lab service starts CEO's disciplinary hearing

After long delay, lab service starts CEO's disciplinary hearing

Tamar Kahn 16 Feb 2018

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Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya's flower industry get a better deal

Lara Bianchi 16 Feb 2018

Could Zuma approach the Employment Tribunal?

Could Zuma approach the Employment Tribunal?

Johan Botes 15 Feb 2018

Exclusive Books CEO 'to defend name'

Exclusive Books CEO 'to defend name'

Hanna Ziady 15 Feb 2018

Can you restrain without a restraint?

Can you restrain without a restraint?

Motheo Mfikoe 13 Feb 2018

Tax break for voluntarily retrenched employees

Tax break for voluntarily retrenched employees

Joon Chong, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley a 12 Feb 2018

Acsa trio face the chop following inquiry

Acsa trio face the chop following inquiry

Moyagabo Maake 12 Feb 2018

Online system for national minimum wage exemptions

Online system for national minimum wage exemptions

9 Feb 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

Dan Matjila. Picture: African Business Magazine

PIC chief apologises over Eskom

Theto Mahlakaona and Carol Paton 8 Feb 2018

Legalising marijuana would create a minefield in the workplace

Legalising marijuana would create a minefield in the workplace

8 Feb 2018

Labour finalising enactment of minimum wage

Labour finalising enactment of minimum wage

8 Feb 2018

Buy local to create jobs

Buy local to create jobs

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

Matshela Koko faces new disciplinary inquiry

Matshela Koko faces new disciplinary inquiry

Nomahlubi Jordaan 7 Feb 2018

Khehla Sitole says 'Captain KGB' did not draw a salary while in jail

Khehla Sitole says 'Captain KGB' did not draw a salary while in jail

Khulekani Magubane 6 Feb 2018

National Minimum Wage session goes to Bloem

National Minimum Wage session goes to Bloem

5 Feb 2018

Our mistake, Department of Labour concedes

Our mistake, Department of Labour concedes

Theto Mahlakoana 1 Feb 2018

Photo by mrigendra chauhan on Unsplash

How much do local truck drivers get paid?

30 Jan 2018

Pay back the pension money, court tells Brian Molefe

Pay back the pension money, court tells Brian Molefe

Theto Mahlakoana 26 Jan 2018

New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees

New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees

24 Jan 2018

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KarlHumphries via

FAWU to protest job losses in sugar and poultry industries

5 Mar 2018

Eskom executive resigns with immediate effect

Eskom executive resigns with immediate effect

2 Mar 2018

Prasa to fork out R1bn in backpay as it reinstates 700 dismissed workers

Prasa to fork out R1bn in backpay as it reinstates 700 dismissed workers

Ernest Mabuza 28 Feb 2018

Is it legal for someone to record you without your knowledge?

Is it legal for someone to record you without your knowledge?

Aphelele Tapile 28 Feb 2018

Committee sets deadline to axe Icasa chairman

Committee sets deadline to axe Icasa chairman

Nick Hedley 28 Feb 2018

Meeting to discuss DUT labour dispute

Meeting to discuss DUT labour dispute

23 Feb 2018

Joburg ombudsman quits after legal battle

Joburg ombudsman quits after legal battle

Claudi Mailovich 22 Feb 2018

Epilepsy in the workplace - to disclose or not to disclose?

Epilepsy in the workplace - to disclose or not to disclose?

19 Feb 2018

Union furious as Zwane fires regional manager for trying to close Gupta-linked mine

Union furious as Zwane fires regional manager for trying to close Gupta-linked mine

Allan Seccombe 19 Feb 2018

What constitutes "reasonable belief" under the Protected Disclosures Act?

What constitutes "reasonable belief" under the Protected Disclosures Act?

Tiisetso Rabolao and Lauren Salt 19 Feb 2018

After long delay, lab service starts CEO's disciplinary hearing

After long delay, lab service starts CEO's disciplinary hearing

Tamar Kahn 16 Feb 2018

Darvin.wilson via

Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya's flower industry get a better deal

Lara Bianchi 16 Feb 2018

Could Zuma approach the Employment Tribunal?

Could Zuma approach the Employment Tribunal?

Johan Botes 15 Feb 2018

Exclusive Books CEO 'to defend name'

Exclusive Books CEO 'to defend name'

Hanna Ziady 15 Feb 2018

Can you restrain without a restraint?

Can you restrain without a restraint?

Motheo Mfikoe 13 Feb 2018

Tax break for voluntarily retrenched employees

Tax break for voluntarily retrenched employees

Joon Chong, Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley a 12 Feb 2018

Acsa trio face the chop following inquiry

Acsa trio face the chop following inquiry

Moyagabo Maake 12 Feb 2018

Online system for national minimum wage exemptions

Online system for national minimum wage exemptions

9 Feb 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

Dan Matjila. Picture: African Business Magazine

PIC chief apologises over Eskom

Theto Mahlakaona and Carol Paton 8 Feb 2018

Legalising marijuana would create a minefield in the workplace

Legalising marijuana would create a minefield in the workplace

8 Feb 2018

Labour finalising enactment of minimum wage

Labour finalising enactment of minimum wage

8 Feb 2018

Buy local to create jobs

Buy local to create jobs

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

Matshela Koko faces new disciplinary inquiry

Matshela Koko faces new disciplinary inquiry

Nomahlubi Jordaan 7 Feb 2018

Khehla Sitole says 'Captain KGB' did not draw a salary while in jail

Khehla Sitole says 'Captain KGB' did not draw a salary while in jail

Khulekani Magubane 6 Feb 2018

National Minimum Wage session goes to Bloem

National Minimum Wage session goes to Bloem

5 Feb 2018

Our mistake, Department of Labour concedes

Our mistake, Department of Labour concedes

Theto Mahlakoana 1 Feb 2018

Photo by mrigendra chauhan on Unsplash

How much do local truck drivers get paid?

30 Jan 2018

Pay back the pension money, court tells Brian Molefe

Pay back the pension money, court tells Brian Molefe

Theto Mahlakoana 26 Jan 2018

B-BBEE Commission cracks the whip on non-compliance

B-BBEE Commission cracks the whip on non-compliance

24 Jan 2018

New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees

New minimum wage for farm, forestry employees

24 Jan 2018

National minimum wage to be reviewed annually

National minimum wage to be reviewed annually

22 Jan 2018

How to fill SA's immediate skills gap

How to fill SA's immediate skills gap

Marisa Jacobs 18 Jan 2018

Sasco and Nehawu shut down Unisa over multiple financial disputes

Sasco and Nehawu shut down Unisa over multiple financial disputes

Sipho Mabena 18 Jan 2018

National Minimum Wage briefing sessions resume

National Minimum Wage briefing sessions resume

16 Jan 2018

Labour Law amendments give new families more time to bond

Labour Law amendments give new families more time to bond

15 Jan 2018

Pay discrimination on arbitrary grounds? Prove it.

Pay discrimination on arbitrary grounds? Prove it.

Jacques van Wyk 15 Jan 2018

Photo: Royal Bafokeng Platinum

One person shot dead in protest at RBPlat mine on Wednesday night

Allan Seccombe 12 Jan 2018

BM Food Manufacturers employees on strike over pay increase

BM Food Manufacturers employees on strike over pay increase

12 Jan 2018

Eskom continues to block Daniels

Eskom continues to block Daniels

Sikonathi Mantshantsha 12 Jan 2018

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