“Current Maternity provisions are unconstitutional” says high court
In January 2020, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) was changed to include Parental leave, Adoption Leave and Commissioning Leave. This was a big step for South Africa as it officially recognised and allowed non-childbearing parents to take parental leave and apply for parental leave benefits through the UIF. Prior to this amendment, the […]
BCEA: A useful summary of rules regarding working hours
Did you know that several sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act [No. 75 of 1997] (BCEA) do not apply to employees earning above an annual earnings threshold? This is often referred to as the “Overtime Threshold” but it applies not only to overtime. What is the annual earnings threshold in terms of the […]
NEW PARTNERSHIP
We are excited to announce that Human Alliance has expanded! Earlier this year, we joined forces with People Partners, a well-established Human Resources, Labour Relations and B-BBEE Consulting firm. This new partnership increases our capacity and allows us to offer our clients an even greater range of services and now includes strategic B-BBEE consulting and […]
Requirements for the precautionary suspension of an employee
Requirements for the precautionary suspension of an employee When is a precautionary suspension necessary and fair? The purpose of a precautionary suspension is mainly to mitigate further risk to an Employer in instances where disciplinary action is contemplated. The circumstances warranting such a suspension differ from case to case. Reasons for a suspension can include […]