Unions, GDE at odds over deductions
The Suid Afrikaanse Onderwyser-Unie has served the GDE with notice to appear before the Labour Court over hat it calls "illegal strike deductions".
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CCMA under pressure
Retrenchment disputes have increased, with less-skilled employees of labour brokers being the first to lose jobs, according to Tokiso's chief executive, Tanya Venter.
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'You can love but be critical'
Cosatu is turning up the heat with threats of strike action despite its unwavering support for the ANC in the run-up to the elections.
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GM reaches cost-cutting deal with union
A Canadian union reached agreement on Monday with GM to reduce labour costs, paving the way for authorities to further fund the ailing car giant.
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Going for broke
Labour minister's call for the banning of labour brokers is early post-election test for the alliance, report Lloyd Gedye and Karabo Keepile.
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Chinese labour laws buckle as economy darkens
Officials are turning a blind eye to routine violations of China's labour law to ease the burden on stricken businesses during the financial downturn.
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Save your SMSes
A recent court ruling found that SMSes are legally binding.
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Labour law discussed at JSC hearings
The Labour Relations Act was drafted to recognise the labour rights of illegal immigrants as well, the Judicial Service Commission heard on Thursday.
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Law stops at brothel door
Woman sacked for disobeying brothel owner has no protection from labour law, says judge.
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Workers' wages barely beat inflation, bosses cream it
Pay for the average worker continues to lag way behind executive remuneration, with top management getting pay rises double that of general employees.
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