Labour
86 workers claim “unfair” suspension for absence after colleagues test positive for Covid-19
New Era says refusal to work constituted an unprotected strike by workers
By Zoë Postman
News | 23 June 2020
PRASA administrator acted “high-handedly” says court
Judge says Keabetswe “Kea” Mpane cannot be dismissed without due process
Law | 10 June 2020
The CCMA in a time of Covid-19: delaying and denying justice?
If the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration can’t even read its emails, it may as well close down
By Bhavna Ramji and Komnas Poriazis
Opinion | 9 June 2020
Zoom can be used to negotiate retrenchments
The Johannesburg labour court has ruled that labour negotiations can take place using video conferencing facilities
Law | 5 June 2020
Covid-19: Workers at Kromberg & Schubert down tools
Employees demand factory cleaned and colleagues tested after worker tests positive for Covid-19
Brief | 4 June 2020
“Our people cannot be treated like napkins”: public works programme challenged in court
Johannesburg Expanded Public Works Programme workers want to be made permanent
By Elna Schütz
News | 2 June 2020
Covid-19: court to rule on reclaimers’ right to work
Lockdown directive unconstitutional, argues Lawyers for Human Rights
By Zoë Postman
News | 28 May 2020
Workers whose employers did not register them for UIF can now apply for funding
Amendment to regulations seen as a victory for domestic and farm workers
News | 27 May 2020
Covid-19: Durban workers without pay as company fails to declare them with UIF
Over R14 billion paid to about 2.5 million workers during lockdown, says labour department
News | 20 May 2020