by Altitude | Dec 1, 2011 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
THE problem faced by industry in its bid to create more jobs was not South Africa’s labour legislation but the way it was implemented and interpreted. The labour legislation was probably the most sophisticated system in the world but the implementation left much to be...
by Altitude | Nov 1, 2011 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
It must be remembered by everyone that an approach to the CCMA can only be made with regard to disputes of right. Right is defined by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and by specific legislation. One cannot approach the CCMA or have a dispute heard by them or...
by Altitude | Oct 1, 2011 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
It should be noted that in South Africa today hiring staff can be a dangerous exercise. Our Constitution does recognise the fact that all citizens qualify for a fair labour practise. It is also necessary to have reference to the Employment Equity Legislation, the...
by Altitude | Sep 1, 2011 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
I’ve recently read much about the lie detection scenario including the latest Labour Court case on this. It must be borne in mind that lie detection and in particular polygraph testing is just a tool. It cannot constitute conclusive evidence and nor can it be used as...
by Altitude | Aug 1, 2011 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
You will recall that during the strike season of July 2010 we sent out a newsletter advising our clients that because of the substantially higher settlements that were given out by government during the wage negotiationsthis would cause expectations and problems...