During the unprecedented times that we find ourselves living in, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration has issued a Directive which has been applicable since the 11th May 2020 that records and updates us on the way forward with regards to access to the CCMA in light of the COVID-19 lockdown. As per the CCMA Directive: Access to the CCMA during the COVID-19 lockdown issued by the Director of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Mr Cameron Sello...

The past week has arguably delivered one of the biggest changes during the ongoing lockdown with Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel gazetting new directions on 14 May 2020, allowing for the complete re-opening of e-commerce sales. The change does however not come without some restrictions, as retailers will continuingly not be allowed to sell tobacco and liquor.  Despite South Africa being one of the only countries to shut down it's online trading during a lockdown...

The national lockdown, and subsequent risk-adjusted strategy for economic activity, has had many clients’ question on what rights unions are entitled to during this time, and how such rights are to be exercised. We discuss the various union’s rights hereunder. Section 21 Unions are bound to exercise their rights in terms of Section 21 of the Labour Relations Act, as amended (hereinafter referred to as “the LRA”). Unions seeking rights in the workplace must first send a letter stating they seek...

The COVID-19 lockdown has had a devastating impact on the South African economy which has been felt by every industry in the labour market. One of the industries most impacted is domestic workers. Employers have been urged by the government to pay their employees’ full salary during lockdown, however many households find themselves in a financial position where they cannot afford to pay a domestic worker’s salary during lockdown. This has resulted in many domestic workers being placed on a...