Labour relations are a challenge for even the most experienced South African business manager. Our labour law is generally seen as rigid and difficult to administer, and labour relations have been the cause of much frustration among business owners and managers.

Labour relations are a challenge for even the most experienced South African business manager. Our labour law is generally seen as rigid and difficult to administer, and labour relations have been the cause of much frustration among business owners and managers. But this does not have to be the case. All you need is to understand the context of the law in which you are operating, and apply the principles fairly and consistently. This title sets out to make your life as manager easier. It answers all those frequently asked questions about labour relations, such as: When is an employee an employee?; Can I enforce a restraint of trade?; How do I dismiss an employee for misconduct? How do I conduct a disciplinary hearing? How do I restructure my business? How do the CCMA and the Labour Court work? How do I deal with employment equity legislation? What happens when someone gets injured at work? What do I do if a trade union wants to start operating in my company?