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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION RESEARCH DEPARTMENT 2015 REPORT The latest thematic edition of the World Employment and Social Outlook 2015 focuses on the transformation of the employment relationship. The report, entitled The Changing Nature of Jobs, finds that the standard model of wage and salaried employment, entailing work on a permanent...
Author Archives: Michael Spiro
Analysis: Global Survey Analyzes Technology in Labour Administration
Analysis | 06 November 2015 Evidence discussed within the first GOVERNANCE Working Paper Series suggests that new technologies can significantly strengthen the capacity of governments to enhance compliance with labour laws and regulations. Comparing international practices in this area may present a new avenue for the ILO to provide technical...
ILO discusses world of work response to global refugee crisis
News | 06 November 2015 The growing number of people displaced by war, persecution and poverty has profound implications for labour markets. GENEVA (ILO News) – ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has called upon the organization’s members to contribute to effective responses to the global refugee crisis. In opening remarks to...
RETRENCHMENT
ATT: THE EDITOR – CAPE TIMES (Email: ctnews@inl.co.za /cteditor@inl.co.za) Your edition 9 November 2015 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...
“BANANA WORKER STRIKE INDEFINITE”
Att: The Editor – Business Report (brletters@inl.co.za and ellis.mnyandu@inl.co.za) YOUR EDITION MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2015 A small in brief report unfortunately speaks of a far greater problem. Recently on a trip to Durban (the Banana Republic) I purchased some bananas at an informal food stall and was told that the bananas were...
TWO BUSINESS INDICES TELL DIVERGENT STORIES
ATT: THE EDITOR – BUSINESS DAY (busday@bdfm.co.za) YOUR EDITION THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2015 It is at this time of the year that the business community are purchasing and building up for the Christmas period. Furthermore, many of us in the public are starting to do our purchase for the end...
SEVERANCE SHOULD COME WITH COUNSEL
Att: The Editor Business Day Email: busday@bdfm.co.za Your Edition Monday 7th September 2015 It is interesting to read that many employees are accessing their severance payment without any financial advice whatsoever. My experience has been over the past two years, that employees are so desperate to access the retrenchment packages...
The CCMA’s Jurisdiction Over Employees Working Beyond South Africa’s Borders
By Melanie Kirsten Hart Partner, Labour, Employment & Human Rights – Fasken Martineau 2015 In MECS Africa (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration & Others (2014) 35 ILJ 745 (LC), the Labour Court was tasked to consider a jurisdictional ruling in which the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation &...
“LOOK PAST PROFIT MARGINS – ZUMA”
ATT: THE EDITOR – BUSINESS DAY YOUR EDITION MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2015 It is refreshing to hear government at last stating that they hear everybody saying that they are not running the country properly and that they are not running the economy properly. Furthermore, President Zuma has said it is...
IDC Takes Proactive Stance On Funding By Phakisima Ndzamela
Thoughts on the Latest IDC Initiatives THE state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is actively seeking out entities that could be funded, instead of waiting for cash-hungry businesses to knock on its doors. The proactive investment stance comes after Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel set a stretch target this year for...