Blog Articles
What are the OHS legislative requirements for the SA construction industry?
Building contractors in the South African construction industry are faced with a number of challenges.
In this blog we discuss a few of these health and safety challenges in the construction industry with special focus on Principal and Sub-contractors.
When and how should an employee be suspended pending a disciplinary inquiry?
Employers are often faced with situations where a decision must be taken whether an employee who was allegedly involved in misconduct should be suspended or not.
An employee may only be suspended if there are prima facie grounds to believe that such employee is guilty
What are the grounds for refusing Access to Information?
The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) was promulgated in 2000 and is intended to give effect to the Constitution, granting any person or Juristic person the right to have access to information.
What is my legal liability and the implications of legislative compliance in the workplace?
'Why should I'? Discussing the question of legal liability for suppliers and contractors and the widespread implications of legislative compliance in the workplace.
A contractor is replacing the light bulbs in my offices. Why should I be liable?
Is it the end for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment or B-BBEE?
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE or BEE) remains a controversial subject in South Africa more than a decade after its official inclusion in the country’s legislative framework.
National Health Insurance – The impact of B-BBEE on hospitals, clinics and other healthcare providers
The recent announcement of the National Health Insurance Bill (Government Gazette no.