Covid-19 and the future relationship of employers and unions
Unions will be on the backfoot after the pandemic, but employees and employers will have to make major concessions and sacrifices
The Covid-19 pandemic had one initial positive impact in SA — labour, business and government representatives quickly reached agreement in the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on initial economic stimulus measures, thus promoting social cohesion.
Positive outcomes also came in the form of amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and pension fund regulations to accommodate employers that are experiencing severe financial pressure. The amendments offer UIF support to employees where salaries cannot be paid, or when an employer cannot keep up with pension fund contributions. ..
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