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Recent trends in employment litigation in South Africa

Introduction Employment laws in South Africa can be complex, but recent changes have made it crucial for everyone to grasp the essentials. In this article, we’ll break down some key trends in South African employment law without all the legal jargon. Strikes and …

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by Annelise Petzer

Unpacking affirmative action in the workplace

What is affirmative action? Affirmative action is a mechanism or measure provided for in the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (“the Act”) that aims to “ensure that suitably qualified people from designated groups have equal employment opportunities and are…

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Workplace Law 13e (eBook)

About this publication: First published in 1996, Workplace Law has become one of the most widely used and frequently quoted text books on South African labour...

Affirmative Action: Ten lessons learnt from recent case law

The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA) was established to achieve equity in the workplace through the elimination of unfair discrimination and the implementation...

by Hugo Pienaar and Sean Jamieson

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Strike violence too easily tolerated and must be outlawed

The recent strike at Sibanye once again highlighted the sorry state of SA’s industrial relations. The strike lasted about five months and, disappointingly, was marred...

by Neil Coetzer

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Employment Rights – Third edition

About this publication: Employment Rights forms one volume of a quartet by the author, which together covers the entire field of labour law as it has...

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South African Human Rights Commission identifies issues with affirmative action and employment equity provisions

The South African Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is mandated by section 184 of the Constitution to promote respect for human rights and a culture...

by Cara Furniss

Salient points of labour law in Kenya

Investors seeking to do business in Kenya must ensure they comprehend the legal and regulatory regime governing employment law in Kenya, so that they comply with...