Labour Bulletin Archive August 2009

Communication with your employees is the key

Communication with your employees is the key. You want to avoid disputes with your employees, right? Then you must communicate with them properly. You’re not always legally required to do so, but it’s common sense nevertheless. This case proves it…

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Nationwide blitz inspections begin...

You may have read last month about the Department of Labour’s drive to inspect all construction companies, particularly those involved in 2010 Fifa projects. This was in an effort to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. It also takes place against the backdrop of Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana’s statement that “...workers’ rights are human rights and that employers should not put profits above safety.”

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Fire your poor performers

‘Tis the season for strikes, it seems. Not a week has passed recently without some industry embarking on strike action, whether it’s for its own issues, or in sympathy for another trade union or industry! While I don’t dispute that all recent grievances are not without foundation, I’m sure the CCMA is thoroughly exhausted!

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