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Latest Directive in respect of access to the Labour Court
We have now received the latest Directive in respect of access to the Labour Court. This Directive which was issued on 28 April 2020 will...
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Lawtons Africa
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme Update
On 8 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, published an Amendment to the Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employee...
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Lawtons Africa
- Apr 1, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19 lockdown gently nudges court procedure into the 4th industrial revolution
The coronavirus pandemic has begun to test the court system and curtailed most of its work, although it has endeavoured to continue...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 31, 2020
- 2 min
Some relief for the textile industry
1. As the national lockdown heaves on, the textile industry faces increased financial challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 30, 2020
- 3 min
Employee Tax Incentive measures – COVID 19
In order to minimise the loss of jobs during this critical period of lockdown, government proposes expanding the ETI programme for ...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 27, 2020
- 3 min
Some Certainty for Employers & Employees during the COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
On 15 March President Ramaphosa and regulations were issued on 18 March 2020 to give effect to the announcement. Since then there has...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 26, 2020
- 2 min
Is your business an “essential service”?
Here is what you need to know to continue trading during the lockdown:
The Regulations for the 21-day nation-wide lockdown declared by...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
UIF benefit in response to COVID-19
In the wake of the announcement of the national shutdown, the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced the introduction of...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
Notice for compensation for occupationally-acquired novel corona virus disease under COIDA
On 20 March 2020, the Compensation Commissioner issued a Notice of Compensation for Occupationally Acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Workplace preparedness – COVID-19
We enclose a “Workplace Preparedness” guideline issued by the Department of Employment and Labour related to COVID-19. The guideline...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Court directives on COVID-19
In light of the State of Disaster in South Africa due to the COVID-19 virus the Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has issued directives which...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 11, 2020
- 5 min
Coronavirus – why South African employers have a common law duty to care
The Coronavirus outbreak has now reached South Africa as more and more cases are confirmed and South Africans from Wuhan Province in...
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Lawtons Africa
- Mar 11, 2020
- 9 min
Workplace Accountability – No one to blame?
In mid-December 2019, the Supreme Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Komape & Others v Minister of Basic Education & Others ...
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Lawtons Africa
- Jan 30, 2020
- 3 min
Proposed Amendment to the Films and Publications Act
The Films and Publications Amendment Act which has been ratified but is not yet in operation handles essential aspects of publication of...
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Lawtons Africa
- Jan 17, 2020
- 3 min
Employment Claims – The Labour Court or the High Court?
As employees increasingly turn to the civil courts in pursuing claims against employers, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has reaffirmed...
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Lawtons Africa
- Jan 9, 2020
- 3 min
Claims under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act: clarity at last
The Constitutional Court in Amalungelo Workers' Union and Others v Philip Morris South Africa (Pty) Limited and Another (26 November...
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Lawtons Africa
- Jan 9, 2020
- 3 min
The national minimum wage – one year later
By the end of last year, an amendment to the Act was proposed to correct a technical error that would allow the absurd situation of the...
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Lawtons Africa
- Dec 3, 2019
- 4 min
MEDIA STATEMENT: Legal system crucial to mitigating sexual harassment and violence in workplaces
The South African legal fraternity is joining voices in support of the 2019 campaign for 16 Days of No Violence against Women and Childre...
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Lawtons Africa
- Nov 15, 2019
- 4 min
Preventing harassment and violence in South African workplaces
In 2019, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a new Violence and Harassment Convention.
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Lawtons Africa
- Dec 30, 2017
- 4 min
Developments with the PDA
Whistleblowing is defined as raising a concern about wrongdoing within an organisation. The Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000 (PDA)...
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