by Altitude | Nov 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
Unfortunately, 2015 has been a year of retrenchment. We as attorneys have been extremely busy dismissing staff across the board for operational requirements. The economy has not been helpful and nor has the amendments to the Labour Relations Act. Employers, big and...
by Altitude | Oct 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
Everyone including all the political parties and even government have said that South Africa’s priority over the next few years must be job creation. Most people agree, especially the economists that job creation will be done by the small business community. Over and...
by Altitude | Sep 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
We are all aware that businesses across the board throughout South Africa are in retrenchment mode. Many employers’ especially small businesses are considering restructuring in order to cut down on their biggest cost, which is salary. Unfortunately, these...
by Altitude | Aug 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
I have been involved in advising businesses in the labour relations arena for almost thirty five years. Every single business that I consult with are not only keen but actively involved in trying to address employment equity. The real issue is that businesses need...
by Altitude | Jul 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
The Department of Labour has implemented the minimum wage schedule, which is applicable as from the 01st July 2015. This is applicable for all industries in the Hospitality Sector and has been gazetted as from the 01st July 2015 for the entire Hospitality Sector. The...
by Altitude | Jun 1, 2015 | Altitude Employment Solutions News
Every employee in South Africa is entitled to fair treatment and is entitled to all the rights as outlined by our various pieces of labour legislation. Every employee must have a letter of appointment and every employee must be registered for the Unemployment...
