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The law and rulings by labour officers and DAs Davies Ndumiso Sibanda, Labour MattersWHERE the labour officer or designated agent makes a ruling against the employee, there is no requirement to have the labour officer’s ruling confirmed by the Labour Court. This position was confirmed by the Labour Court in the matter Muchovo, N Matenda …
Effective labour relations – March 3, 2018 MIRIAM TOSE MAJOME The discussion on unfair labour practices showed how potentially explosive the employment relationship between employees and employers is. The volumes upon volumes of case law for labour cases litigation proves the inherent conflicts within the employment relationship. By MIRIAM TOSE MAJOME The Labour Court …
‘Labour Act review to excite investors’ Mr Davies Ndumiso Sibanda Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business ReporterZIMBABWE is likely to create an investor friendly environment through the amendment of the Labour Act, which will in turn reduce job losses in the country, an expert has said. The Government is in the process of amending the labour law …
Business mull class action over labour clause BUSINESS is set to meet over a contentious clause in the Labour Act which entitles workers who have been fired for misconduct to receive compensation amid the possibility of class action, businessdigest has learnt. By Kudzai Kuwaza The Labour Amendment Act Number 5 of 2015 entitles workers …
Difference between causal labour and fixed term contracts – February 17, 2018 35 0 0 Distinguishing between casual labour and fixed term contracts makes it possible to properly understand the concept of casualisation of labour.The two labour concepts are beguiling even to experienced lawyers and labour officers. By MIRIAM TOSE MAJOME They …
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Collective job action laws don’t favour workers Davies Ndumiso Sibanda, Labour MattersCOLLECTIVE job action remains misunderstood by many workers and trade union leaders resulting in many workers losing their jobs as a result of participating in illegal collective job action. Many trade unions have advised workers that section 65 of the Constitution gives them the …
Labour Matters : Wages and salaries dilemma Davies Ndumiso SibandaA LARGE number of workers in Zimbabwe earn wages and salaries that are way below the National Employment Council (NEC) minimums and problems arise when employees have been dismissed as they demand the difference between the minimum wage and what they were being paid. In …
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Wages collective bargaining a minefield Labour Matters, Davies Ndumiso SibandaWHENEVER the wages collective bargaining season sets in, there is a lot of tension and anticipation from the parties that negotiate with both the employer and employee representatives using various tactics to gain advantage over each other. In Zimbabwe, the post dollarisation period has resulted in …