Understanding and keeping up with labour law updates is essential for every employer and HR professional. With over 50 years of experience, Andrew Levy will guide you through the latest developments in labour law, ensuring your company stays compliant and ahead of costly legal mistakes.
The PaySpace Labour Law Seminar with Andrew Levy is your annual opportunity to master the latest labour law updates. With court cases refining the landscape of labour management, staying informed about key rulings is essential. Andrew Levy, an expert in labour law, simplifies these complex issues and offers practical insights on how to apply them to your business.
This seminar aims to empower you with knowledge on what everyone needs to know about the essentials of labour law:
- Is a secret tape-recording evidence of what took place in a hearing or a discussion?
- Can you dismiss an employee who is found to be lying about absence?
- Can an employee withdraw their notice if they have given it?
- Can workers insist they work from home, and is the employer safe in refusing such a request?
- How and when can the employer make deductions from the employee’s salary/wages without their agreement?
- How do you decide a case where there are mutually destructive versions (“he said/she said”) and there are no witnesses?
- How do I safely employ people who have passed retirement age?
- When does ordinary negligence become gross negligence?
- What is the current status of Zimbabwean workers in South Africa?
- What are the common traps for the employer in retrenchment exercises?
- Is submitting false qualifications, or facts on a cv grounds for dismissal – even if you only find out a year later?
- Can the employer change working hours at will?
- What are the guidelines for cannabis in the workplace with new legislation around its use?
- When and how can I use fixed term contracts to have more labour flexibility?
- How do I deal with the employee with a pattern of absence who says they are depressed?
- How do I manage the employee who resigns “with immediate effect” in the face of a hearing?
- Gain practical, real-world knowledge on the latest labour law rulings.
- Learn how to apply legal principles to manage labour issues effectively.
- Understand how to avoid costly mistakes in the CCMA.
- Receive valuable guidance through case law examples and discussions.
- All attendees will receive a copy of the presentation slides, a comprehensive reference guide and a certificate of attendance to be shared after the seminar.
Who should attend?
- All payroll professionals
- All IR, ER and HR professionals
- Line, Plant and Office Management
- Tax advisors / Practitioners
- Payroll and HR consultants
- Accountants
- Anyone with an interest in labour law
About Andrew Levy
Andrew Levy is a highly respected authority in the field of labour, with decades of experience and expertise that span across multiple industries. As the author of six books, a regular TV and news commentator, CCMA specialist, teacher, podcaster, and consultant to both local and international companies, Andrew has dedicated his entire career to solving labour-related challenges.
Recognised with a lifetime achievement award from the Institute of People Management, Andrew also holds Masters degrees in Labour Economics and Labour Law (with Distinction) from prestigious local and international universities. His practical, common-sense approach makes complex labour issues easy to understand and apply. When it comes to managing labour relations, Andrew is your go-to expert for protecting and empowering your business.
Seminar details
- Thursday, 31 October 2024
- 09:00 - 15:00 (GMT +2)
- Zoom
- Price : R1,850 per person (excl. VAT)