RWA Labour

RWA Labour founding member, Clarence Randall , recently presented at a conference hosted by the Harmony People Network. Conferences just have a way of bringing people together. They foster lasting relationships and "birth" insightful conversations.

Join us for the Garden Route's second World of Work (WOW) Conference.

Our theme for 2027 -

HR IS NOT DEAD. IT’S BEING REINVENTED.
Mid-May 2027 | George | Garden Route

More details coming soon…
Watch this space.

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Heres a teaser on what our director, Clarence Randall cannot wait to be sharing with you at this years - Good to GrAIt – The Intelligent HR Revolution conference.

"🔥 The countdown is On!

Meet one of the industry experts who will be taking the stage at Good to GrAIt – The Intelligent HR Revolution. Here's a special message from pt. CCMA Commissioner Clarence Randall from RWA Labour.
We're counting down the days until we see you on 10 September 2026!
Don't miss it! 🚀"

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If you haven't reviewed your contracts and company policies in the last 12 months, get in touch and let us make sure that you don't get tripped up in the future.

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ADVICE CORNER

NO CONTRACT, NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP, RIGHT...WRONG

There is a common misconception out there that a person who performs work for another and who is not issued with an employment contract, is simply a contractor/ entrepreneur/ volunteer.

When the arrangement comes to an end and the person approaches the CCMA, claiming unfair dismissal and also claiming outstanding leave pay, the opposing side is quick to point out that there was no recorded employment relationship in place and that it was merely a mutual beneficial arrangement at the time.

This argument won’t get you very far.

An employee is defined as –

(a) any person, excluding an independent contractor, who works for another person or for the State and who receives, or is entitled to receive, any remuneration; and
(b) any other person who in any manner assists in carrying on or conducting the business of an employer.

Over the past 15 years the Courts have maintained their position that - for an Employer and Employee relationship to exist a written contract of employment is not a requirement. As a point of departure, one MUST therefore look at the intention of the parties at the time of concluding the verbal arrangement, along with the roles and responsibilities that existed between the parties before the arrangement was terminated.

Feel free to reach out so that the RWA Labour team can help you navigate your concerns in an effective and compliant way.

If you found this insightful, then watch this space for more labour law gold nuggets.

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