In addition to paternity benefits, the act will see UIF benefits for workers losing their jobs increase from eight to 12 months
The new green-lit labour laws include a provision for unions to decide on strikes by secret ballot
Minister Oliphant says it is a reminder that democracy is alive and real in South Africa
Two problems loom large in the implementation of the national minimum wage. One is compliance, the other redress.
Unisa is yet to decide on how to implement the new Labour Relations Act, but this is affecting university staff whose jobs are hanging in the balance.
The contentious Labour Relations Amendment Bill – which deals with labour brokers, among other things – has not been passed for lack of quorum.
Business has warned that the proposed amendments to labour laws will increase the cost of employment significantly, writes Lynley Donnelly.
Cabinet has approved the two Bills dealing with labour broking without heeding the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ call to ban the practice.