Labour Relations South Africa

“Could Your Business Survive a Labour Inspection in South Africa?” Many South African employers assume they are compliant until an inspection, injury, or CCMA complaint proves otherwise. The reality is that most fines and disputes are caused by: • Missing documents • Outdated procedures • Verbal processes with no proof • Managers following incorrect disciplinary steps One inspection can quickly expose these gaps. Quick Question If a Department of Employment and Labour inspector arrived today, could you produce all required compliance documents within 10 minutes? If you are unsure, you may already be exposed under the BCEA, LRA, or OHS Act. Free Compliance Risk Checklist To help employers identify risk before it becomes a problem, we created a free South African Workplace Compliance Risk Checklist . It takes 2 minutes to complete and shows your risk level. 👉Mail me at    joubertles@yahoo.com with the subject CHECKLIST and I will forward the checklist for free Les

  Collective Bargaining in South Africa: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees Collective bargaining plays a central role in South Africa’s labour relations system. It is one of the most important mechanisms through which employees and employers negotiate working conditions, wages, benefits, and broader workplace issues. Given South Africa’s history and current economic realities, collective bargaining remains a powerful tool for promoting fairness, stability, and social justice in the workplace. This article explains what collective bargaining is, how it works in South Africa, who is involved, and why it matters in today’s business environment. What Is Collective Bargaining? Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers (or employer organisations) and employees (usually represented by trade unions). The goal is to reach an agreement on matters of mutual interest , such as: Wages and salary increases Working hours and overtime Leave entitlemen...