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How to reform our Labour Law, in ten steps – IRR
Recent violent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa that left seven people dead have been blamed in part on high unemployment. This issue of @Liberty suggests remedies for the latter problem. In particular, it proposes a new set of ideas and policies to restore balance to the country’s industrial relations system and liberalise its labour market. These ideas are put forward not simply because high unemployment may be a contributing factor in public violence, but because our high unemployment levels are both morally unacceptable and a waste of human and economic potential.
Read MoreAgri SA in gesprek met die ANC / Agri SA in discussion with the ANC
Agri SA het gister van ‘n gespreksgeleentheid met die sekretaris-generaal van die ANC, mnr Gwede Mantashe, gebruik gemaak om weereens sy kommer oor onwerkbare grondhervormingvoorstelle van die regering toe te lig en te versoek dat die staat eerder vrywillige skemas moet ondersteun wat teen ‘n veel laer koste goeie resultate kan oplewer.
Read MoreSA Labour minister tells NUM: “We need unions that are strong, comrades”
In a properly functioning democracy, the Labour Minister is charged with concerns of employees in their broadest sense – mostly to exploring and promote ways to boost employment and create wealth. Not South Africa. Here the incumbent, who hails from organised labour, solidly supports the monopolistic philosophy upon which trade unionism is founded: Protection and support of those inside the union at the cost of job seekers who are locked out the system. And we wonder why South Africa’s legislation is the most labour-friendly on earth? Or why unemployment remains stubbornly above 25%? – Alec Hogg
REGULATION OF LAND HOLDINGS BILL ‘MOVING FAST’ TO BECOME LAW – MINISTER
As South Africa looks to limit land ownership by foreign nationals and locals.
Ray Mahlaka | 4 June 2015 00:54
Regulation of Land Holdings bill expected to be submited to Parliament by August.
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is aiming for the controversial Regulation of Land Holdings Bill, which looks to ban land ownership by foreign nationals, to be submitted to Parliament by August to test its constitutionality.
Read MoreNEW MINIMUM WAGES: HOSPITALITY SECTOR: 1 JULY 2015 UNTIL 30 JUNE 2016
South Africa’s Hospitality Sector minimum wage has been adjusted upward with effect from 1 July 2015. The change in the minimum wage is in line with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) which empowers Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant to adjust wages in the sector.
Read More21 FRESH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IDEAS
Luckily, there are many ways to show employees appreciation, starting with good and fair wages. According to PayScale’s 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report, unsatisfactory pay is the main reason people leave companies, which is no doubt why 63 percent of employers said a primary compensation objective is “retaining top employees.”
Read MoreB-BBEE – Government Gazette
OUR LABOUR DISPENSATION ISN’T WORKING
Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation:
NOTHING TO CELEBRATE ON WORKERS’ DAY
On 1 May, South Africa will once again celebrate Workers’ Day – although, in truth, there is nothing to celebrate. Our fractious trade unions are causing enormous damage to society, to the economy, to the unemployed and to the interests of workers themselves.
Read MoreCOID RETURN OF EARNINGS 2014 – DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The Department of Labour yesterday announced some good news for all employers registered with the Compensation Fund. The Return of Earnings which is due by the end of March each year, may be submitted later this year. The deadline for submission of the 2014 return has been extended to 31 May 2015.
Read MoreTEMPORARY EMPLOYEES – THE 2015 LANDSCAPE
Published on 26 Mar 2015
Judith Griessel
The Labour Relations Amendment Act came into operation on 1 January 2015 and places significant restrictions on the use of ‘non-standard’ employees, including fixed term and part time contracts. Employers would be amiss if they do not take note and adapt their employment policies and practices accordingly.
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