RWA Labour

24/08/2026

Heres a teaser on what our director, Clarence Randall cannot wait to be sharing with you at this years - Good to GrAIt – The Intelligent HR Revolution conference.

"🔥 The countdown is On!

Meet one of the industry experts who will be taking the stage at Good to GrAIt – The Intelligent HR Revolution. Here's a special message from pt. CCMA Commissioner Clarence Randall from RWA Labour.
We're counting down the days until we see you on 10 September 2026!
Don't miss it! 🚀"

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17/08/2026

ADVICE CORNER

NO CONTRACT, NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP, RIGHT...WRONG

There is a common misconception out there that a person who performs work for another and who is not issued with an employment contract, is simply a contractor/ entrepreneur/ volunteer.

When the arrangement comes to an end and the person approaches the CCMA, claiming unfair dismissal and also claiming outstanding leave pay, the opposing side is quick to point out that there was no recorded employment relationship in place and that it was merely a mutual beneficial arrangement at the time.

This argument won’t get you very far.

An employee is defined as –

(a) any person, excluding an independent contractor, who works for another person or for the State and who receives, or is entitled to receive, any remuneration; and
(b) any other person who in any manner assists in carrying on or conducting the business of an employer.

Over the past 15 years the Courts have maintained their position that - for an Employer and Employee relationship to exist a written contract of employment is not a requirement. As a point of departure, one MUST therefore look at the intention of the parties at the time of concluding the verbal arrangement, along with the roles and responsibilities that existed between the parties before the arrangement was terminated.

Feel free to reach out so that the RWA Labour team can help you navigate your concerns in an effective and compliant way.

If you found this insightful, then watch this space for more labour law gold nuggets.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OFFERING:

CONSULTING | TRAINING | COMPLIANCE

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081 836 8198

07/07/2026

RWA Labour in collaboration with George Business Chamber Presents: WORKSHOP Trade Union - Misconceptions Debunked (As rolled out this year)

he time has arrived to get off the “highway” of misinformation.

• Not sure which trade union is permitted to sign up members at your workplace?

• Not sure when an employee is a fully-fledged member of a trade union?

• Not sure if a trade union is entitled to certain workplace rights (if any)?

• Not sure if an employer must give a shop steward time off to attend to union matters?

• Not sure when a trade union is entitled to represent an employee in CCMA / Bargaining Council disputes when the employee was not a member before the dispute was lodged?

• Not sure if an employee can belong to more than one trade union?

• Not sure what exactly it means to “consult” with a trade union when looking at disciplining a shop steward?

Then come join us and participate in this interactive and eye-opening workshop where light will be shed on these issues.

Date: 15 July 2026
Time: 9am -12pm
Venue: Apprentice Farm 208, R102 Airport Road George
Price: R350 per person
Call: 044 874 3349

Presented by: Clarence Randall pt CCMA Commissioner & Director of RWA Labour

RSVP by Monday 13 JULY 2026

Book your seat here: [email protected]

25/06/2026

RWA Labour in collaboration with George Business Chamber Presents

WORKSHOP

Trade Unions- Misconceptions Debunked (As rolled out this year)

The time has arrived to get off the "highway" of misinformation.

• Not sure which trade union is permitted to sign up members at your workplace?
• Not sure when an employee is a fully-fledged member of a trade union?
• Not sure if a trade union is entitled to certain workplace rights (if any)?
• Not sure if an employer must give a shop steward time off to attend to union matters?
• Not sure when a trade union is entitled to represent an employee in CCMA / Bargaining Council disputes when the employee was not a member before the dispute was lodged?
• Not sure if an employee can belong to more than one trade union?
• Not sure what exactly it means to "consult" with a trade union when looking at disciplining a shop steward?

Then come join us and participate in this interactive and eye-opening workshop where light will be shed on these issues.

Date: 15 JULY 2026
Time: 9am -12pm
Venue: Apprentice Farm 208, R102 Airport Road George
R350 per person

0448743349

RSVP by Monday 13 JULY 2026

Presented by: Clarence Randall pt CCMA Commissioner
& Director of RWA Labour

Book your seat here: [email protected]


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25/06/2026

Thank You!

For Nominating RWA Labour for , Service Category Best Business Consulting Company.

We look foward to growing George Based Companies in Labour related Consulting, Training and Compliancy.

Keep an eye out on our socials for training dates.
Improving the Workplace One session at a time.

A minute of your time would be much appreciated to vote via the link: https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/george/bog-voting-category-services/

We hope to meet with you soon.


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George Herald
George Business Chamber

10/06/2026

RWA Labour in collaboration with George Business Chamber

Welcome to our Workshop attendees to the first in the series of workshops.

THE NEW LAW

New Law on Dismissal.

For Training schedule & Bookings:
[email protected]
[email protected]


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05/06/2026

02/06/2026

WORKSHOP

The New Law on Dismissal

The "new COGP dismissal" refers to the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, which came into effect in South Africa on 4 September 2025. This code consolidates and replaces the previous Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the separate code on operational requirements (retrenchment) into a single, unified framework.

Key Changes and Highlights (2025 Code)
Small Business Flexibility: The code explicitly acknowledges that small enterprises may lack HR departments, allowing them to follow less formal procedures for dismissals, provided the process is still fair.

"Suitability" in Probation: The purpose of probation is no longer just for performance evaluation but now officially includes assessing an employee’s "suitability for employment," including their fit with the company culture, attitude, and conduct.
Incompatibility as Incapacity: The code officially recognizes "incompatibility"—an employee's inability to work in harmony with colleagues or within the business culture—as a form of incapacity that may justify dismissal.

Senior Employee Accountability: It is now explicitly stated that for senior employees or managers, prior warnings for poor performance may not be necessary, as they should be capable of judging their own performance.

Consolidated Retrenchment (Operational Requirements): The separate code for retrenchments is gone. All dismissal types (misconduct, incapacity, operational requirements) are now in one document, which includes a standardized retrenchment notice template.

Incarceration: Imprisonment is specifically acknowledged as a form of incapacity.

Date: 10 June 2026
Time: 9am -12pm
Venue: Apprentice
Farm 208, R102 Airport Road George
R350 per person
[email protected]
0448743349
RSVP by Monday 8 June 2026


George Business Chamber

02/06/2026

WORKSHOP

The New Law on Dismissal

LIMITED SEATS REMAINING

RSVP: 3 JUNE 2026

The "new COGP dismissal" refers to the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal, which came into effect in South Africa on 4 September 2025. This code consolidates and replaces the previous Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the separate code on operational requirements (retrenchment) into a single, unified framework.

Key Changes and Highlights (2025 Code)
Small Business Flexibility: The code explicitly acknowledges that small enterprises may lack HR departments, allowing them to follow less formal procedures for dismissals, provided the process is still fair.

"Suitability" in Probation: The purpose of probation is no longer just for performance evaluation but now officially includes assessing an employee’s "suitability for employment," including their fit with the company culture, attitude, and conduct.

Incompatibility as Incapacity: The code officially recognizes "incompatibility"—an employee's inability to work in harmony with colleagues or within the business culture—as a form of incapacity that may justify dismissal.

Senior Employee Accountability: It is now explicitly stated that for senior employees or managers, prior warnings for poor performance may not be necessary, as they should be capable of judging their own performance.

Consolidated Retrenchment (Operational Requirements): The separate code for retrenchments is gone. All dismissal types (misconduct, incapacity, operational requirements) are now in one document, which includes a standardized retrenchment notice template.

Incarceration: Imprisonment is specifically acknowledged as a form of incapacity.

Date: 10 June 2026
Time: 9am -12pm
Venue: Apprentice
Farm 208, R102 Airport Road George
R350 per person
[email protected]
0448743349
RSVP by Wednesday 3 June 2026


George Business Chamber

28/05/2026

RWA Labour ,Stunning day for golf at George Business Chamber Corporate Cup 2026
With course hosts
Kingswood Golf Estate

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