Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
First industries required to submit waste management plans
27th August 2015 Several industries are now required to submit industry waste management plans under new Regulations published under the Waste Act. These industries... →
New onerous regulation and financial implications for residue stockpiles and deposits
26th August 2015 Legal obligations for residue stockpiles and deposits created by mining rights holders have been unclear since their inclusion in the National... →
Retrenchment: When is the duty to consult triggered?
25th August 2015 Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA) applies when an employer contemplates dismissing one or more of its employees for... →
Platform for air emission offsets
20th August 2015 Draft Guidelines have been published to provide for circumstances under which an environmental offset may be considered under the National... →
Ruling on issue of capitalisation shares
19th August 2015 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued Binding Private Ruling No 201 (Ruling) on 13 August 2015. The Applicant, being a natural person,... →
Retrenchment: the need for proper and sufficient consultation
18th August 2015 When an employer retrenches employees in various stages, what are the requirements which will satisfy the criteria of fairness? This was the... →
Access to fatal inquiry reports under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
13th August 2015 Section 32 reports under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993, as amended (OHS Act) will now be more accessible due to the Gauteng... →
Employment Services Act came into effect on 9 August 2015
13th August 2015 The Employment Services Act (ESA) came into effect on 9 August 2015. According to Lauren Salt, Senior Associate in the Employment practice at... →