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The CCMA uses dialogue based on conciliation and mediation to transform labour relations. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks
ARTICLE

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful

  • Tania Broughton
  • GroundUp
6 min read
A recent Constitutional Court judgment empowers employers to change their workers’ employment conditions if the further functioning of a company requires this. If workers refuse, they may be dismissed without severance. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AVENGE

Constitutional Court ruling on restructuring dispute is good for employers

A judgment from the apex court empowers employers to change their workers’ contracts — without consultation

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
Employers have been forced to choose between retrenching employees, cutting salaries or regarding the lockdown as the employees’ annual leave. (AFP)
CONTRACTS

Covid-19 could have an effect on labour law

Identifying three possible disputes that may be a real issue in South Africa

  • Sinethemba Cele
5 min read