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UNLOCK BBBEE OWNERSHIP POINTS WITHOUT GIVING UP BUSINESS SHARES

We understand that achieving maximum BBBEE Ownership points is of paramount importance to your business.  To that end, we are pleased to introduce you to an innovative solution that allows you to qualify for these points into perpetuity without relinquishing any shares in your operating business. The Sale & Leaseback Opportunity...

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MATERNITY AND PARENTAL LEAVE PROVISIONS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Judgment has been handed down in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour (2022-017842) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1213, whereby maternity leave and parental leave provisions in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and UIF Act have been ruled invalid, as they conflict with the Constitution.  Although the invalidity has been...

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MAIN AGREEMENT WORKSHOP – 15 NOVEMBER 2023

Last year, the Main Agreement was extended to non-party employers, including members of SAEFA.  Whilst every effort will be made to challenge this extension, until such time as we successfully overturn the extension, the Main Agreement is applicable to all scheduled employees on the shop floor.  On Wednesday, 15 November 2023, SAEFA,...

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Main Agreement Wage Rates and Technical Schedules

As you are aware the Minister of Employment and Labour has gazetted and extended the Main Agreement to non-parties with effect from 17 October 2022. It is obligatory to implement the Main Agreement provisions at all metal and engineering industry businesses.  We have previously circulated a link to download the Government...

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