On 14 May 2025, TESD hosted an exclusive webinar for its members to explore the New Code of Good Practice on Dismissal. The session was led by John Botha, Joint-CEO of Global Business Solutions, and provided a deep dive into the Code’s focus on dialogue, reflection, and flexibility in disciplinary procedures. Attendees gained: This valuable…
Industry Circular No. 2025-3: Publication of Section 32A Notice – Renewal of RAECA and the DRA in the Metal and Engineering Industry
The Minister of Employment and Labour has officially renewed the Registration and Administration Expenses Collective Agreement in terms of Section 32A of the Labour Relations Act. Industry Circular No 2025 – 3 – Publication of a Section 32A Notice in Respect Raeca and the DRA
Gazettal of MEIBC Administration and Dispute Resolution Levies – Effective 17 April 2025
The MEIBC has confirmed that the Administration and Dispute Resolution Levies have been officially gazetted, with effect from 17 April 2025. Key points: For access to the gazetted documents, please use the provided link. For further information, contact Lucio Trentini at lucio@seifsa.co.za or call 082 449 6270. Alternatively, reach out to the Industrial Relations Division…
NOTICE TO NEDLAC OF INTENTION TO PROCEED WITH PROTEST ACTION
The Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) hereby gives formal notice to NEDLAC of its intention to proceed with protest action. This action is in line with the notice submitted to NEDLAC on 21 August 2017 under Section 77(1)(b), addressing the ongoing Economic Crisis in South Africa. The protest action will take place on…
Webinar: Appropriation of liability & different workforce models
Dive into the intricacies of statutes impacting the workplace. We cover a wide range of legislation, including: Download Webinar Slides Watch Webinar
The protection against self-help Employers
The Labour Appeal Court recently confirmed that an employer may not deduct or withholdany amount from an employee’s remuneration if the employee participated in an unlawfulstrike and the employer failed to implement the ‘no work no pay’ principle during the monthin which the employee did not render services. Read more
Unfair dismissal dispute: Arbitration Award-NBCRFLI
BACKGROUND OF THE DISPUTE: This matter was referred to the Bargaining Council for conciliation on 27 March 2023as an alleged unfair dismissal dispute. A conciliation hearing was scheduled for 08 May On that day the matter remained unresolved and a certificate to that effect wasissued. The applicants filed a request for arbitration on 11 May…
Why should a TES join the CEA (TESD)?
The Metal Industry Main Agreement (MA) was gazetted by the Minister of Employment and Labour on 7 October and became legally binding on all employers, including Temporary Employment Service (TES) providers, in the metals and engineering (M&E) sector on 17 October 2022. A key and unique feature of the MA is that it does not…
Harassment in the Workplace – Employers to take note of their obligations under the new Code of Good Practice
The Minister of Employment and Labour has published the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (the Code) in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The Code became effective on 18 March 2022 and repealed the Amended Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual…