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Minister Membathisi Mdladlana says, “Soek hom Fluffy!”
Labour Bulletin | 14 April, 2010 | Hot Topics:
Hello there
I read an interesting article yesterday about how the Labour Minister is pushing for labour laws with a bite. He’d like to enforce punishment for labour offences by introducing spot fines for non-compliant employers.
Currently there aren’t any fines for breaking the law when dealing with employment equity and the employment of illegal workers.
Are you taking the DoL for granted?
The DoL’s current regime is too liberal and democratic, making it easy for employers to take it for granted.
The old Industrial Relations Act of 1956 provided for penalties of as much as R2000. A lot of money back then!
The Minister said that he intends to give the labour inspectorate teeth. You, as an employer, will need to prove you’re compliant with the law if you’re accused of non-compliance.
Currently the department is working on the Services Bill which they will make final by end September. This Bill deal with issues such as contracting, subcontracting and outsourcing as well as job-placement services, job-search training, career guidance and skills development
There will also be an amendment to the law so employers will also be liable when dealing with temporary employment services (labour brokers).
This doesn’t mean you can ignore current labour law…
… for instance do you know how to win an unfair dismissal case? In the May issue of Labour Watch, we cover the case of Fiphaza / Overine 47 CC t/a Mugg & Bean Stellenbosch Square [2009] 12 BALR 1278 (CCMA). Mugg & Bean won the case fair and square. Follow its prime example of how employers should follow the correct legal process.
We also cover:
- 5 tricks to kick World Cup absenteeism problems
- The action you can take if your employees are insubordinate
- Are you giving each employee the 2.25m2 of open floor space he’s entitled to?
Until next time
Tracy King
The Labour Team
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