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BEST EVIDENCE: How does an arbitrator assess the weight of evidence to determine guilt on a balance of probabilities?
LABOUR LAW in a Nutshell January 2023 BEST EVIDENCE: How does an arbitrator assess the weight of evidence to determine guilt on a balance of probabilities? Most internal disciplinary enquiries involve charges of misconduct. And so most cases that find their way into...
Discussing a proposed 4 day work-week pilot plan – CHAI FM with Patrick Deale
Patrick Deale Labour Specialist, Labour Lawyer and Commercial Mediator in South Africa. Discussing a proposed 4 day work-week pilot plan – There’s talk of employees experiencing a significant increase in health and wellbeing having more time to devote to themselves...
Nehawu gives government seven days to revise wage offer – NEWZROOM AFRIKA Interview
Trade union Nehawu's given the government seven days to revise its wage offer to public sector employees or risk bringing the country to a standstill. Thousands of civil servants protested today calling for above-inflation increases. But the government won't budge on...
The Watchdog SABC Interview – Nationwide Government Strike
SABC NEWS - The WatchDog Vuyo Mvoko with Patrick Deale - Nationwide Government Strike Public sector unions under the country's three biggest labor federations have announced a joint nationwide march that could affect government services. The protest could see over...
PSA to go on Strike Tomorrow – Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika - Stephen Grootes with Patrick Deale - PSA to go on Strike Tomorrow The Public Servants Association is due to go on strike for the first time in a decade tomorrow, after issuing a strike notice, following a failure to reach an agreement with government...
What employers should know about the employment equity laws – Radio 702
The price of transforming takes a long time and it's aimed at affirming blacks, in particular. Relebogile Mobotja spoke to Patrick Deale, labour lawyer and mediator at Deale Attorneys, on what employers should know about employment equity laws. - On Monday, Dis-Chem...











