Werksmans Attorneys has received preliminary correspondence suggesting that the President of the Republic of South Africa will issue a proclamation on 19 December 2014 which will set the effective date of the Labour Relations Amendment Act 6 of 2014 (“amendment act”) as 1 January 2015.

The amendment act promises to introduce significant amendments impacting upon, among others, the rights of non-representative unions, disputes regarding organisational rights, picketing, the enforceability and review of arbitration awards, dismissals for operational requirements and the regulation of non-standard employment.

Werksmans Attorneys will issue a full summary of the details of such amendments as soon as the effective date is gazetted. Should you have any queries in the interim please do not hesitate to contact us.