Tag: CollectiveBargaining
Bonuses during protected strikes – understanding the legal position
Can employers pay bonuses to non-strikers during a protected strike? During a protected strike, tensions rise and both sides make difficult choices. This Alert explores the legal position by examining Solidarity obo C J Arendse and 38 Others vs Heineken Beverages (Pty) Ltd, a recent Labour Court judgment.
Aviation’s essential services designation under review
The Essential Services Committee (ESC) has published a notice in terms of section 71, read with section 70(B)(1)(d) of the Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995 (LRA). The notice announces an investigation into whether certain aviation services should be designated as essential services. The ESC published the notice on 23 January 2026. It arrives at a volatile moment for South Africa's aviation industry.
