Tag: working conditions
In a Rain of Dust
An inside story of asbestos, death, and the fight for justice by thousands of South Africans unfolds in this account of their struggle against a multinational mining corporation that refused to accept responsibility. For nearly 90 years, a British company called Cape employed local labour to mine and mill asbestos in South Africa.
New earnings threshold – a lifeline amid economic uncertainty
In an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty, South Africa’s latest adjustment to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) earnings threshold offers a timely lifeline for businesses under pressure. The minister announced a modest 2.9% increase, which aligns with the November 2024 inflation rate.
Political affiliations in the workplace – what employers need to know
Navigating political affiliations in the workplace is a complex task for South African employers. There are valuable insights on this topic, emphasizing the importance of maintaining political neutrality to foster a harmonious work environment.
Dirty hands will be caned at CCMA
In common law employers and employees have the obligation to treat each other fairly and within the law.
What should remuneration committees be focussing on and why?
Remuneration committees have an onerous task of navigating one of the most contentious issues in almost any company – that of setting remuneration for executives and more recently overseeing the remuneration of the workers.
BOOK REVIEW | Business As Usual After Marikana
The mining industry has always been the backbone of the South African economy, and it still is. A healthy and sustainable mining sector should accordingly form part of the focus of our efforts to heal this country and its people. Nevertheless, the history of mining in South Africa has been and continues to be characterised by the oppression and exploitation of workers under the policy of the migratory system.
Job seekers have the opportunity for flexibility and security
South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates globally, which results in significant economic challenges. It has also created a growing contingent of discouraged job seekers, who have effectively given up on trying to secure employment, which exacerbates the issue.
Job profiles – are we ‘hybrid-ready’?
Job profiling is at the heart of all Human Capital practices. but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought around massive changes in the workplace across the board - so, are the current job profile standards still relevant? Before this important question is addressed, we cover the important foundations of Job profiling.
