Offices have changed over the past 65 years — not just in terms of technology But also how we work, communicate, and organize businesses. Here’s a concise comparison to highlight the transformation: Offices Then (circa...
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Read MoreProbationary or trial periods: Executive summary Discussion of the concept of probationary periods for employees and the legal considerations related to dismissals during this period. It draws comparisons between South African...
Read MoreThe exploitation myth keeps South Africans poor Author: Eustace Davie [Acknowledgement to author and the Free Market Foundation] 3 May 2025 South Africans are told almost daily: Workers are exploited, profits are stolen, and...
Read MoreIs there not a danger that employees will claim damages from employers who prefer ‘charges’ against them before termination when employees have not engaged in any actual criminal activity? Yes, there is a significant...
Read MoreGold rally reflects growth of dollar alternatives, West must wake up – El-Erian October 21, 2024 NEW YORK (October 21) Western countries should pay more attention to the skyrocketing gold price, as the precious metal’s...
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Read MoreLooking back on the 1988 LRA amendments there is little doubt that when the former government accepted the recommendations of the Wiehahn Commission in 1979 they failed to understand the nature and effect of what changes to the...
Read MoreFor ease of reference the labour laws promulgated recently with the dates of commencement are provided herewith. BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AMENDMENT ACT NO. 7 of 2018 [ASSENTED TO 23 NOVEMBER 2018] [DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 1...
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