Mediation And Arbitration
latest news & developmentsFemale pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Judgment confirms that where employers fail to properly address grievances or mitigate the cause of a complaint, a constructive dismissal claim may succeed
Justice in the digital age: Can AI transform labour dispute resolution?
Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias
Indian consulate in Durban fired SA worker over China spying claims
Former clerk Siphiwe Mchunu also claims black staff members are subjected to racist treatment
Labour court upholds dismissal of lying municipal chief financial officer
The court overturned the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration ruling that Paul Mpele had been unfairly dismissed
Will business come to the table for Cyril to meet his 100-day promise?
Disagreements over a basic income grant, labour law reform and how to save the economy mean consensus is still far off. But trade-offs – and political shifts – will eventually…
SABS ‘contemplates’ 170 retrenchments to save R150m
Salaries account for 65% of the South African Bureau of Standards’ total operating costs
Possible lockdown retrenchments are already soaring
After just three months of lockdown, more than 100 000 workers could lose their jobs
SABC plans to retrench 600 employees
Broadcaster cites “poor sales effectiveness, ineffective commercial product, old pricing models and inadequate technology infrastructure” as driving cuts
CCMA: Metro cop treated unfairly
A Johannesburg metro police officer who reported a rape case against her boss was unfairly treated, verbally harassed and intimidated, the CCMA said.
Commission makes R17m award against textile company
A KZN textile company has to pay R17-million for not complying with the provisions of the National Textile Bargaining Council’s wage provisions.