“This special issue of the Italian Labour Law e-Journal intends to provide a systematic and informative overview on the measures set out by lawmakers and/or social partners in a number …
South African health workers sue government over medical supplies
Medics in South Africa are taking the government to court over a lack of personal protective equipment. Tens of thousands of health workers say shortages are putting them at risk. …
WHY THE CONCOURT CASE FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS IS SO IMPORTANT – FOR EMPLOYERS TOO
In May last year, the High Court in Pretoria made a landmark ruling that could change the lives of over one million domestic workers in South Africa. That judgment allows housekeepers, gardeners, …
South Africa: ‘It is extremely irresponsible’: ‘New’ law has unions up in arms
Unions are up in arms over a statement by the Department of Labour that workers would have to conduct a secret ballot before going on strike. But Cosatu said this …
More than 200 miners stage an underground sit-in to protest against the sexual harassment & victimization of a female worker
“More than 200 employees at Lanxess Chrome mine in Rustenburg have staged an underground sit-in to protest against the sexual harassment and victimisation of a female worker. The National Union …
Domestic workers: overworked, underpaid and unprotected
Domestic workers wearing colourful coveralls, aprons and head wraps, some carrying mops and brooms, recently gathered at Church Square in Pretoria to highlight their struggles. Founding member of the United …
Domestic workers to get justice after high court ruling
The High Court in Pretoria has handed down a ruling that the exclusion of domestic workers in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) is unconstitutional, the United …
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REFLECTIONS ON THE NKALA CLASS ACTION CERTIFICATION: ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR AFRICAN MINEWORKERS
Returning from the 2019 United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, at which class actions featured prominently in business and human rights litigation, I began reflecting on Nkala and Others …