The difference between an independent contractor and an employee
An independent contractor can be defined as a juristic person or entity contracted to work for or provide services to another juristic person or entity who is not eligible for employee benefits or social security benefits such...
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Substantively unfair dismissals: reinstatement is the primary remedy
The Constitutional Court has re-affirmed, in a judgment handed down on 19 October 2021 in the matter between Booi v Amathole District Municipality and Others (CCT 119/20) [2021] ZACC 36, that reinstatement is the primary remedy for...
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Protected strike action: participation by non-unionised employees
From 05 October 2021 to 22 October 2021, NUMSA embarked on Protected Strike Action in the Metal and Engineering Industry. The duration of this Strike Action led to some confusion about who may lawfully partake...
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Employee absence based on religious beliefs or cultural convictions
In the South African working environment, one rich with an array of religions and cultures, employers may be faced with absences which do not seem to fall within the ordinary categories of leave, namely, annual...
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Employment equity amendment bill b14b-2020: implications for employers
The Employment Equity Amendment Bill contains a number of provisions which, if it becomes law, will have serious implications for employers. These include the following:The new Act would empower the Employment and Labour Minister to...
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