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Practical insights: Draft regulations on proposed sectoral targets

Mar 1, 2024 | dataweek.co.za | Lizle Louw

News printer friendly versionPractical insights: Draft regulations on proposed sectoral targetsAmendments to the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) were enacted in April 2023, which grant the Minister of Employment and Labour the authority to establish numerical targets for employment equity in each national economic sector. The amendments were originally accompanied by two sets of draft regulations published in 2018 and 2023, respectively.
Strike misconduct - you don't have to be violent to get fired

Feb 12, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Lizle Louw |Amy King |Brett Abraham |Nonjabulo Mthembu

Mass dismissals for strike misconduct without meeting the threshold for common purpose can be a complex legal matter that requires careful considerations of the specific circumstances, particularly in establishing a clear link between an individual's actions and the collective misconduct.
Practical insights: Draft regulations on proposed sectoral targets open for public comment

Feb 7, 2024 | polity.org.za | Lizle Louw

On 1 February 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued new draft regulations concerning sectoral targets (draft regulations), providing a 90-day window for interested parties to comment. Amendments to the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) were enacted in April 2023 which grant the Minister of Employment and Labour the authority to establish numerical targets for employment equity in each national economic sector.
Does the settlement agreement between Solidarity and the Government on affirmative action measures change anything?

Jul 30, 2023 | securityfocusafrica.com | Lizle Louw |Amy King

By Lizle Louw, Partner & Amy King, Knowledge Lawyer from Webber WentzelAnticipated changes to the employment equity landscape have been prominent in 2023. The settlement agreement concluded in the CCMA between Solidarity and the Minister of Employment and Labour on 28 June 2023 must be considered in context to determine whether it changes anything for designated employers in South Africa.
Does affirmative action agreement between Solidarity and govt change anything?

Jul 6, 2023 | iol.co.za | Lizle Louw |Amy King

By Lizle Louw and Amy KingAnticipated changes to the employment equity landscape have been prominent in 2023. The settlement agreement concluded in the CCMA between Solidarity and the Minister of Employment and Labour on 28 June 2023 must be considered in context to determine whether it changes anything for designated employers in South Africa.
Does affirmative action agreement between Solidarity and govt change anything?

Jul 6, 2023 | pretorianews.co.za | Lizle Louw |Amy King

By Lizle Louw and Amy KingAnticipated changes to the employment equity landscape have been prominent in 2023. The settlement agreement concluded in the CCMA between Solidarity and the Minister of Employment and Labour on 28 June 2023 must be considered in context to determine whether it changes anything for designated employers in South Africa.
Employment Equity Amendment Bill 2020 - employers must act swiftly

May 2, 2023 | bbrief.co.za | Lizle Louw

The Employment Equity Amendment Act has been signed into law, which paves the way for setting enforceable numerical targets for employment equity for economic sectors and fining employers who are non-compliantOn 12 April 2023, the President signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law.
Picture this: visually aided employment contracts in the mining sector

Feb 7, 2023 | miningweekly.com | Lizle Louw |Dimpho Madiba

/ MEDIA STATEMENT / This content is not written by Creamer Media, but is a supplied media statement. By Lizle Louw, Partner at Webber WentzelIt is time for the mining sector to embrace modern and effective methods of communicating employment contracts. The use of visually aided employment contracts is on the rise as employers are turning to clear, illustrated narratives to convey important information to their employees.
Picture this: Visually aided employment contracts in the mining sector

Feb 6, 2023 | polity.org.za | Lizle Louw

It is time for the mining sector to embrace modern and effective methods of communicating employment contracts. The use of visually aided employment contracts is on the rise as employers are turning to clear, illustrated narratives to convey important information to their employees. Dubbed "comic contracts", these contracts use comic strip-style visuals to represent parties and capture terms and conditions in a way that is easy to understand.