Dear Reader,

If you love rugby as much as I do, today is an exciting day for you. Yes, at 12:00, SARU will announce the new Springbok coach. But the celebration fires might turn to ash quite quickly if the man, who’s expected to take over the reins from P Divvy, changes his blue coach cap to a green one.

The Blue Bulls Company confirmed earlier this week that SARU intends to appoint the Blue Bulls’ Executive of Rugby, Heyneke Meyer as the new Springbok coach. Understandably, the Blue Bulls are upset about the possible appointment as they appointed Meyer under a water-tight four-year contract. It’s likely that if Meyer gets the job, SARU will have to pay the Blue Bulls compensation for the three years still outstanding on his contract with the Bulls.

No doubt the Labour Departments at the Blue Bulls Company and SARU are waiting for the 12 ‘o clock announcement with bated breath.

And while we wait with them, let’s have a look at other labour news that made headlines this week:

Can we fire him after his probation expires?
Thur, 26th January 2012

Before you confirm employment with a newly hired employee, you should do the following...

Our Labour Court judges, CCMA commissioners and registered health and safety experts are here to help you
Wed, 25th January 2012

Fleet Street Publication’s team of 36 experts in Labour, Health and Safety and Human Resources has developed a website that includes EVERY form, template and checklist you’ll ever need to run your business and manage your employees effectively.

Take the bad and the ugly out of your next meeting
Tue, 24th January 2012

There are good meetings and there are bad meetings. And then, once in a while, we get those really, really ugly meetings - screaming matches that often end with at least one resignation. Bad meetings drone on forever, you never seem to get to the point, and you leave wondering why you were even present. Good meetings, however, leaves you energised and feeling that you've really accomplished something.

8 new tax rules and deadlines you can’t miss in 2012
Mon, 23rd January 2012

You've come to rely on the Labour Bulletin to keep you on top of major deadlines and law changes that affect you. Well, today's bulletin is no different! But instead of Labour Laws, I thought I'd pass on some news from the Tax Watch Newsletter team. It's interesting and applies to so many businesses across South Africa. Do the right thing, and pass this on to your accountant or bookeeper.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Until next week...

Managing Editor
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