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14/04/2019

Why Litigate if you can Mediate?

Mediation provides the ideal opportunity to resolve conflict in a mutually acceptable manner.

Any workplace related conflict can be mediated, from grievances, intended disciplinary action, poor work performance, ill health, allegations of discrimination and any other form of disagreement between management, labour or management and labour.

We provide specialist mediators to resolve any workplace conflict. Contact us today and avoid time consuming and expensive litigation.

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or visit our website on www.workplacedynamx.co.za

06/04/2019

In National Union of Mineworkers obo Members v Cullinan Diamond Mine A Division of Petra Diamond (Pty) Ltd (JS102/14) [2019] ZALCJHB 43 (handed down on 1 March 2019) the court had to decide whether the decision of an employer to pay non-striking employees a discretionary bonus during a strike amounts to unfair discrimination.

The court reasoned that the very reason why employees withdraw labour is to harm the employer financially. So if an employer devices means to stay afloat and reward those employees who assisted it to stay afloat, such an employer, does not offend any provisions of the LRA nor the Constitution. Whichever way one looks at it, this is an area of power play.

The court went on to state that discrimination prohibited by the EEA is unfair if the act or omission impairs human dignity. It was held that when an employee is not paid any form of a bonus his or her dignity is not being impaired. In conclusion the court concluded that participation in a strike action is not a listed ground, nor could it be analogous to any of the listed grounds.

06/04/2019

We provide affordable, specialised training that is specifically developed according to your workplace needs. Call us today to arrange a consultation session.

Workplaces that invest in people are workplaces that strive

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11/03/2019

We provide specialist employment law training courses to equip you and your workforce with the necessary knowledge and skill to transform your workplace to a workplace of choice. You are stronger as a team. Training courses range from workplace discipline, employment equity in the workplace, relationship building, conflict management, sexual harassment to amendments to legislation.

Contact us today on [email protected] or visit our website on www.workplacedynamx.co.za for a list of training courses and other services that we provide.

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03/03/2019

Workplace Dymamx is presenting a one day seminar on Employment Equity in the Workplace at Godrich Motors in Bronkhorstspruit on 7 March 2019.

Contact us to book your training session on [email protected] or visit our website on www.workplacedynamx.co.za

The Workplace Dynamx Team

15/02/2019

GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS and PARENTS TO BE!

Previously employees who had children or planned on starting with a family had very limited leave options available to them in relation to maternity and family responsibility leave.

With the amendments to the BCEA 3 new categories of leave have been introduced:
• Parental Leave (Section 25A)
• Commissioning Parental Leave (Section 25C)
• Adoption Leave (Section 25B)

For the full article or if you would like to book training on this and other important employment law topics, kindly send us an e-mail to:
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05/02/2019

Join us tomorrow, 6 February 2019 @ 11:00 on Radio Today (1485 AM) when Kobus Erasmus will be dealing with important topics relating to the National Minimum Wage.

For further information and to book a training session contact us on [email protected] or visit our website on www.workplacedynamx.co.za

03/02/2019

Workplace Dynamx is your workplace partner.

Visit our website on www.workplacedynamx.co.za or [email protected] for assistance on any workplace matter, ranging from training, relationship building, mediation, facilitation investigation of misconduct, as well as disciplinary and appeals hearings.
Our area of specialty is on employment and discrimination law.

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29/01/2019

Do you know everything you should about the New National Minimum Wage Act?

By Kobus Erasmus

In this article we will discuss Five important questions regarding the New National Minimum Wage Act (NMWA)

When did the NMWA came into force?

The NMWA was signed by the President at the end of November 2018 and became effective from the 1st of January 2019.

This means that all workers will be entitled to the new national minimum wage from the end of this month.

Who does the NMWA apply to?

The NMWA applies to workers and the only exclusion is members of the National Defense Force, the National Intelligence Agency and the South African Secret Services. Voluntary workers are also excluded from the scope of the NMWA.

What are the different categories of workers and what is the minimum wage applicable to each category?

* Farm workers – R18.00 per hour

* Domestic Workers – 15.00 per hour

* Expanded Public Works Programme Workers – R11.00 per hour

* Workers who have concluded learnership agreements – Prescribed
Allowances

* All other workers – R20.00 per hour

What is understood by the term wage and how is it calculated?

The term wage refers to the amount payable in money for ordinary hours of work excluding –

Any payment to enable a worker to work including any transport, equipment, tool, food or accommodation allowance;

Any payment in kind including board or accommodation;

* Gratuities including bonuses, tips or gifts;

* Any other prescribed category of payment.

What can an employer do if he/she/they cannot afford the new national minimum wage?

An Employer/Employer’s Organisation (obo of an employer) may apply for an exemption in the prescribed form and manner. Details can be obtained from any office of the Department of Labour or online at https://nmw.labour.gov.za.

OR

The employer can also enter into a mutual agreement with an employee(s) to reduce the hours through a consultative process.

Don’t be left behind, for further information, training or assistance kindly contact us by sending an e-mail to Kobus Erasmus @ [email protected]/ [email protected]

or

[email protected].

18/01/2019

On 19 December 2018, the Minister of Labour issued a notice repealing and replacing the 1998 Code with the Amended Code of 2005. In Campbell Scientific Africa (Pty) Ltd v Simmers and Others (CA 14/2014) [2015] ZALCCT 62, the LAC held that :

“In spite of it being termed the “Amended” Code, this Code does not replace or supersede the 1998 Code, which to date has not been withdrawn. The result is that in terms of s203(3), both Codes are “relevant codes of good practice” to guide commissioners in the interpretation and application of the LRA.”

The repeal is well received as it brings clarity in terms of which Code to apply.