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Spiritual Leave
The BCEA provides for annual leave, sick leave, maternal leave, parental leave, adoption leave and family responsibility leave. With regards...
Harmless flirting or sexual harassment
INTRODUCTION Majority of employees spend most of their time in the workplace. This makes workplaces fertile ground for building friendships...
Ensuring fairness and consistency in disciplinary action
The recent ruling in Goodyear South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (PR142/22) [2024]...
Dismissal Misconduct: Substance Abuse
INTRODUCTION The evolving landscape surrounding substance use, particularly alcohol and cannabis, in the workplace presents new challenges for employers. While...
Addressing Absenteeism, Abscondment, and Desertion: A Practical Guide for Employers
Addressing Absenteeism, Abscondment, and Desertion: A Practical Guide for Employers INTRODUCTION In the fast-paced and often busy months of December...
Employee behaviour outside the office – employer rights and responsibilities
A recent high-profile incident on a domestic flight has sparked conversation about the extent of an employer’s authority to discipline...
ARCELORMITTAL DECIDES FINALLY ON LONG STEEL’S
Johannesburg, 9 January 2025 – ArcelorMittal (SA) has made a final decision on mothballing its long-steel operations at its Newcastle...
SEIFSA’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE: AN INCLUSIVE STRATEGY FOR THE STEEL INDUSTRY
Johannesburg, 8 January 2025 – South African business sentiment rose to its highest level during 2024, as constant electricity supply...
SEIFSA’s Year-End Message: South Africa Needs a Growing Economy
Johannesburg, 6 December 2024 - As 2024 draws to a close, a welcome air of optimism is evident. The elections...
SEIFSA Training Centre Showcases its Incubation Hub at Students’ Prize-giving
Johannesburg, 27 November 2024 - The SEIFSA Training Centre, which is run in partnership with Thuthukisa, showcased its Incubation Hub...
SEIFSA Celebrates Industry Achievers at 2024 Excellence Awards
Johannesburg, 21 November 2024 - The brightest and best of the Metals and Engineering sector were honoured at the SEIFSA...
ANNUAL SHUTDOWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS YEAR 2024
The time of the year is fast approaching where management will have to finalise their annual shutdown arrangements. The key...