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Injury on Duty: How the COIDA Amendments Will Influence Your Business

suzette — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:22:39 +0000

If one of your employees has an accident at work tomorrow, would you be ready to respond to the accident in compliance with the latest amendments stipulated in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)? Recent amendments have reshaped the manner in which employers should deal with an injury on duty (IOD) or […]

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AARTO and your business

suzette — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:57:30 +0000

The long-awaited phase 2 of AARTO has been rolled out in 62 municipalities in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North-West and Northen Cape provinces. The rest are set to follow during Phase 3 of the roll-out. What is important to remember is that drivers will still be held liable in terms of […]

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Dismissing on a positive alcohol test? Be extra careful.

suzette — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:10:28 +0000

Alcohol-related misconduct cases continue to present a difficult balancing exercise for employers. While zero-tolerance policies are common (particularly in safety-sensitive environments), the CCMA and Labour Court have consistently emphasised that discipline must still be measured against fairness, proportionality and evidence of actual impairment. A recent matter, CIPLA Distribution Gateway (Pty) Ltd v Mwale & Others, […]

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Employee Burnout in Client-Facing Roles: Recognising the Signs and Building More Sustainable Workplaces

suzette — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:59:34 +0000

It is no secret that employee burnout has become one of the most significant workplace challenges of the modern era. According to the Gallup’s State of the Workplace Report (2024), 36% of the South African workforce experiences excessive stress in their daily work and more than 71% of the workforce feels disengaged at work. According […]

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When Process Protects Both the People and the Business

suzette — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:24:05 +0000

Often the fastest route feels like the easiest: remove the problem and move on. But procedural fairness is as important as substantive fairness in disciplinary matters. Following a fair disciplinary process to address any issues in the working relationship protects the employer legally, preserves reputation and reduces the risk of future disputes. A Real Example […]

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Performance Management Is Changing — Is Your Organisation Keeping Up?

suzette — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:31:20 +0000

Across industries, one conversation continues to surface in boardrooms and leadership teams alike: Why is it so difficult to get performance management right? Not because organisations care any less about performance — in fact, the opposite is true. Expectations are higher than ever. But the context in which performance takes place has fundamentally shifted, and […]

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Preparing for 2026: New Labour Law Changes, Minimum Wage Increases and the Need for Careful Planning

suzette — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:33:28 +0000

From March 2026, employers across South Africa are required to review their payroll structures, employment practices and overall compliance obligations. While the annual adjustment to the National Minimum Wage remains one of the most visible changes taking effect on 1 March 2026, it is not the only development affecting the workplace this year. A number […]

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The “January Re-Fresh” or the “January Slump”?

suzette — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:16:43 +0000

Switching from airplane mode back to 5G or WiFi does not always bring with it the sense of security that we think it does, especially when employees must make the mental shift from holiday mode back into work mode, and not just normal work mode, refreshed, post-holiday, January work mode. The expectations of the new […]

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Alcohol and the Workplace – What You Should Know

suzette — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:01:13 +0000

As the festive season draws closer, employers are faced with the problem of unauthorised alcohol usage in the workplace on a regular basis. It can become very challenging for employers to manage these incidents when they are unsure about their obligations and appropriate measures to take to deal with employees effectively in this regard. A […]

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Parental Leave

suzette — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:44:42 +0000

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that the country’s current labour laws for maternity and parental leave are unconstitutional. In 2023 the High Court found that the provisions regulating maternity and parental leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) are discriminatory in that: it places a disproportionate burden […]

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