Agric sector awards paltry raise

Agric sector awards paltry raise Posted on May 29, 2020 by The Independent in Business WORKERS in the agricultural sector have been awarded an 118,18% salary increment, which will see the lowest paid employee receiving ZW$1 200 a month, only enough to buy a standard pair of shoes. MTHANDAZO NYONI According to a collective bargaining agreement seen by businessdigest, the highest …

Labour Matters: Lockdown labour relations complexities

Labour Matters: Lockdown labour relations complexities  Chronicle 21/5/2020   Davies Ndumiso Sibanda THE Covid-19 lockdown has presented many challenges for both employers and employees and in most instances resulting in conflict. One of the most common areas of conflict between employers and workers who have returned to work is poor time keeping by employees who …

Re-opening of economy takes workers back to the Labour Act Chapter 28:1

Re-opening of economy takes workers back to the Labour Act Chapter 28:1 Chronicle 14/5/2020   Davies Ndumiso Sibanda, Labour Matters WITH the lockdown being eased in phases, the economy remains partially open resulting in many businesses remaining closed and more and more workers being put on unpaid leave and in worse cases workers are losing …

Employers obliged to pay salaries during lockdown

Employers obliged to pay salaries during lockdown Posted on April 24, 2020 by The Independent in Main News THE extension of the country’s lockdown by two weeks has worsened the plight of worker as employers struggle to keep their companies afloat. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) recently revealed that 82% of companies will not be able to pay salaries …

Covid-19, lockdown and change in labour patterns

Covid-19, lockdown and change in labour patterns   Chronicle 9/4/2020  Davies Ndumiso Sibanda SINCE the lockdown came into effect, many employers are not certain their businesses will survive into the future and are not even sure what will happen to their workers. Working from home is likely to have a lasting impact on organisations as …