CEA NEWS
May 27
27 May 2021 As a result of skills shortages, fluctuating workloads, the changing nature of the workplace, and contingency requirements, an increasing number of companies in the metal and engineering industry are making use of Temporary Employment Service Providers provided by our members. While TES Providers provide an important service to the industry, compliance to…
May 21
21 May 2021 By: Mpho Lukoto To view the original article click here The uptick in sales of construction and building materials, amid increased construction activity, is encouraging and bodes well for the Metals and Engineering (M&E) sector, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) said today. Wholesale trade sales data released…
May 20
20 May 2021 Article originally posted in Engineering News: Wage negotiations in Metals and Engineering sector should be about protecting jobs while ensuring decent living wage – CEA (engineeringnews.co.za) Last year’s historic wage standstill agreement in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will see this year’s wage talks pose a tough challenge for employers engaged…
May 03
3 May 2021 Notice regarding the extension of the closing dates for the submission of Mandatory and Discretionary Grant applications. The closing date date for organisations applying for Mandatory Grants is extended to 31 May 2021 and a letter must be submitted to the merSETA requesting to submit their Mandatory Grant application prior to submitting…
April 14
14 April 2021 Natalie Singer, executive consultant at Global Business Solutions, discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the temporary employment sector. She also discusses how the temporary employment sector is currently providing relief for workers during these difficult times, as well as how important flexibility is for the sector to enable resilience and the…
April 14
14 April 2021 The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) calls on companies in the Metals and Engineering (M&E with a proud customer service record to submit their entries for the annual SEIFSA Awards for Excellence. The 2021 SEIFSA Awards for Excellence seek to promote and reward innovation and excellence in the…
April 14
April 2021 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 437 Amendments encapsulated within the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill (the Bill) have introduced harsher penalties to be levied upon employers regarding unlawful conduct in connection with workers’ compensation. In light of an over-crowded court roll, employers will no longer face criminal sanctions by a court of…
March 08
March 2021 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 436 On 26 February 2021, the Guideline to Develop Codes of Conduct (Guideline) was gazetted and notice was given that Regulations issued in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) are coming into effect. In relation to the Regulations, the Government Gazette (No 44191) notified…
March 08
February 2021 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 435 The Labour Appeal Court (LAC) has finally resolved the debate as to whether an employee’s resignation with immediate effect negates an employers’ right to discipline an employee during their notice period. In the judgment of Standard Bank of South Africa Limited v Chiloane (handed down on 10 December 2020),…
March 08
November 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 434 At a hearing arranged to discipline an employee both parties are entitled bring witnesses. These witnesses may come from inside or outside the workplace. The accused employee has the right to cross-examine the witnesses brought by the employer. The employer is not compelled, in every case, to bring witness…
