Posts Tagged ‘legal matters’
Trade unions and employers: Starting the relationship
For many employers, their first contact with a trade union comes unexpectedly – often by way of a formal letter or email. In terms of Section 21 of the Labour…
Read MoreThe right to issue a medical certificate
Although there is no statutory description of a valid medical certificate, Section 23(2) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) (BCEA) stipulates that a medical…
Read MoreFeatures of a valid employment contract
An employment contract is a legal and binding agreement between an employer and an employee, and sets out the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. According to the Basic…
Read MoreIllegal foreigners in your employment
Employers are prohibited from employing any illegal foreign nationals in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002). Where an employer is found guilty of contravening this act,…
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