Unpacking Affirmative Action in the Workplace
What is affirmative action? Affirmative action is a mechanism or measure provided for in the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998 (“the Act”) that aims to “ensure that suitably qualified people from designated groups have equal employment opportunities and are...
What Cannabosss do about Weed in the Workplace?
Many South African businesses are tasked with adapting or changing their operating procedures and policies each time there is new legislation introduced or changes to existing legislation. A perfect example of this would be when the Constitutional Court ruling in...
The New National Minimum Wage: What are the Repercussions Involved for the Wine Industry?
The Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new minimum wage for the year 2022. The increase in minimum wages initially took effect in 2002 and set a historic precedent in the protection of vulnerable workers (defined as ‘low earning’ workers). The...
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