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The important role of an Independent Chairperson in Disciplinary Enquiries
Employers in South Africa are unfortunately often faced with instances where an employee must be disciplined due to misconduct.
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING COMPLIANCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act of 2003 emanates from section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which states that all persons have a right to privacy.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE DURING THE LOCK DOWN PERIOD
Arguably the most contentious labour issue at present in South Africa is whether an employer can force an employee to take and/or use their annual leave during the lockdown period.
THE ADMISSIBILITY OF HEARSAY EVIDENCE DURING HEARINGS AND ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
By general definition, ‘hearsay’ is understood as being information that cannot really be proven.
WILL THE RECENTLY PUBLISHED CLARIFICATION NOTE ON THE Y.E.S. INITIATIVE LEAD TO ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY ENTITIES IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR?
On 24 February 2020 the Department of Trade and Industry issued a Clarification to the Youth Employment Service Initiative (commonly known as the Y.E.S.
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE POPI ACT
Businesses operating in South Africa are presently awaiting the implementation date of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI Act).