Employers and Employees have clearly defined duties in these circumstances While the recent confirmation that COVID-19 has finally reached South African shores has caused widespread panic amongst employees and employers alike, it is not the first time that the South African workplace has faced a health scare, nor is it likely to be the last. Admittedly the virus seems to be more easily transmitted than most, but the percentage of fatalities in healthy individuals is still mercifully … [Read more...] about The spread of the coronavirus has a number of effects on employment relationships
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Another Certified Top Employer 2019
Goodyear South Africa has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2019 for excellence in employee conditions. Organisations certified as Top Employers dedicate themselves to providing the very best work atmosphere for employees to allow them to develop their careers and develop the business with a progressive 'people-first' approach. This global Certification Programme has certified and recognized Goodyear for the fourth time this year, cementing its position … [Read more...] about Another Certified Top Employer 2019
CTSA awarded Top Employer for second year in a row
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 5 October 2018 - Continental Tyre South Africa has been certified as a Top Employer for the second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute in The Netherlands, recognising its commitment to creating a positive working environment for its employees. According to the Top Employers Institute, its annual, international research recognises leading employers around the world; those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout … [Read more...] about CTSA awarded Top Employer for second year in a row
Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options
Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options: The National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) has issued the following guidelines regarding the anticipated protest action on 7 April 2017. There has been a lot of speculation doing the rounds as to the rights of employees to attend the planned protest action or alternatively where employees do not wish to report for duty due to safety reasons. Since this protest action is not regulated by the Labour Relations Act the situation … [Read more...] about Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options
SA’s Top Automotive Employer
Volkswagen Group South Africa has again qualified as one of the Top Employers in South Africa. This accolade has been awarded to VWSA for the sixth consecutive year. VWSA was also presented with an award for the Top Employer in the Automotive category. The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world which provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation and … [Read more...] about SA’s Top Automotive Employer
DHL Express recognized as Top Employer in Africa for the third consecutive year
DHL Express recognized as Top Employer in Africa for the third consecutive year: DHL Express (www.DPDHL.com), the world’s leading international express services provider, has been certified as a Top Employer in Africa by the Top Employers Institute at the prestigious Top Employer 2017 ceremony on Thursday 13 October at the Sandton Convention Centre. The company was certified as a Top Employer in twelve markets, including Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, … [Read more...] about DHL Express recognized as Top Employer in Africa for the third consecutive year
What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness
What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness: It is essential that employers support employees in recognising if they are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that they understand the difference between this level of stress-related illness and other forms of work-related stress or fatigue. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) both recognise the impact of PTSD on employee and employer. … [Read more...] about What every employer needs to know about stress-related illness
When not to pay employees for a public holiday
Employers and employees are urged to take note of the public holidays for 2014, in particular the group of public holidays in April that may have a significant impact on working arrangements. This is according to Faan Coetzee, Executive Consultant in the Employment Practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. He says that Freedom Day (27 April 2014) is the only public holiday that falls on a Sunday this year. The next day, Monday (28 April 2014) becomes an additional public holiday in terms of the … [Read more...] about When not to pay employees for a public holiday
