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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 Google walkout is a watershed moment in 21st century labour activism

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SA participates in 334th ILO session

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EE Amendment Bill proposes for sectoral targets

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Struggling with struggle songs during a strike

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Stoned staff? What are employers' rights regarding weed in the workplace?

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Court denies Radebe's appeal over removal from Transnet board

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How does your company measure up on the LGBTI+ workplace equality index?

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Incidence of qualification fraud remains high

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Thuli Madonsela, Ebrahim Patel to headline 2018 SASLAW Conference

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Eskom spokesman, Khulu Phasiwe. Photo: Soweto Life Magazine

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The deeming provision ruling: what businesses need to know

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Can you dismiss an employee for making racist comments in the workplace?

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