While parliament is in virtual sittings discussing the amendments to two pieces of labour legislation, it must be noted that the suggested amendments, which will be debated in full at a later stage, intend to add a much harsher regulatory environment for doing business. At this stage of our economic history and with huge unemployment, it is extremely counterproductive to send this negative message out to employers in SA.
Over and above this, organised labour at the National Economic Development and Labour Council have made proposals that will definitely create a much more expensive workforce and a disincentive to job creation. Already employers, having seen the proposals, have stated that they need to consider ways of employing fewer staff...
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