A notification from a Trade Union, where they seek to exercise organisational rights, is usually met by frazzled, nervous and highly excitable employers, not unlike a bachelor preparing for his first date. We will, as your proverbial wingman, endeavour to guide you in preparing for your first date with a trade union.
Many employers fall victim to opportunistic Trade Unions, who exploit the employer’s lack of experience and knowledge. In this article we look at the rights of the Trade Union and how it is affected by the representativity of the Trade Union.
In this article we go over some key facts about Collective Agreements and Collective Bargaining – and we try to decide whether it’s “good” or “bad”. The conclusion is that it depends on context.
Most employers, especially those in smaller and medium enterprises, do not fully understand what Collective Bargaining really is. The problem is that they then forego massive errors when faced with dealing with these matters. In this article we explain the general principles employers must understand.
In this article we explain what happens when one member of a Close Corporation passes away. There are 2 parts to dealing with their intests, and we briefly explain the process of each part.
An evergeen clause refers to the automatic renewal of a contract. But is this legal in South Africa, and what can either party do if they are unsatisfied with a contract’s renewal or cancellation?
In this article we will briefly unpack how identity theft is impacting the Security Sector – and what a massive risk that poses. While Security Sector providers are employing due diligence to verify the identities of recruits, the official bodies of this industry are letting them down.
In this article we take a look at the current situation with the Master’s Office and the significant economic impact it’s having in our country. Businesses are effectively taken out of the economy and people are losing their livelihoods, because of conflicting efficiencies (or inefficiencies).
There is a serious and obvious flaw in the legislation around fire arm registration for security service providers, with contradicting laws leading to suspect practices from the authorities. This article offers a legal insight into the conundrum posed for the security sector when it comes to legislation around fire arms.
This article outlines how bribery and corruption can affect organisations according to the law, and how organisations can implement measures to protect their reputation and conduct against these acts.
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