Companies using labour brokers to evade workers’ rights

Companies using labour brokers to evade workers’ rights

The Labour Relations Act 1995 (LRA) gives workers important rights and protections, such as protection against unfair dismissal, the possibility of reinstatement, and the right to unionise and take part in collective bargaining. The worker’s direct employer is responsible for these rights. But many companies avoid this by using labour brokers. This allows them to avoid negotiating with casual…

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CCMA victory for non-unionised workers

CCMA victory for non-unionised workers

After a lengthy court battle in the Johannesburg Labour Court with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the Minister of Labour, the Casual Workers Advice Office (CWAO) and the Black Sash have scored a victory in getting representation to non-unionised workers at the CCMA. The application, filed earlier this year, challenged rule…

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