Labour Matters with Andrew Levy

Labour Matters with Andrew Levy

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Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 10m
Activity Sporadic
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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About This Podcast

Andrew Levy Employment are specialists in all matters of employment law and practice, and have been offering advice and guiding leading employers for over 40 years. We are leaders in employment relations, labour market analysis, and economic forecasting. We provide high-level advisory services, educational seminars and training, and in-depth analysis in the broader labour market. With over forty years of experience in dealing with and managing labour law and employment relations, Andrew Levy Consulting offers clients hands-on assistance with any labour related matter. Our consulting services have been used by HR teams, executives, directors, shareholders and general managers for decades. Our pragmatic, solutions-focused approach continues to prove effective at resolving any labour related matter, allowing our clients to continuously improve their human capital strategy.

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Recent Episodes

#30 Managing Sick Leave

Apr 04, 2025 10m

In this episode, Sarah Levy and Andrew Levy tackle the challenges of absence management and sick leave abuse, providing clear legal guidance for employers navigating common dilemmas. Key discussion…

#029 Workplace Harassment & Bullying

Mar 04, 2025 11m

In this episode, Andrew Levy and Sarah Levy explore the complex and often contentious issues of workplace harassment and bullying, unpacking key legal principles and real-world case studies. Key…

#028 A New Era for Dismissal: the Draft Code of Good Practice

Feb 04, 2025 9m

In this episode, Andrew Levy and Sarah Levy dive into the newly published draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, a long-anticipated shift in labor legislation. Andrew reflects on his 20-year…

#027 Separation anxiety

Jun 30, 2023 14m

Once it is established that there is a dysfunctional employment relationship that is going nowhere, the notion of a mutual separation agreement comes into force. Andrew Levy discusses the merits of…

#026 Soft dismissals with a bang!

Jun 30, 2023 16m

Hear what Andrew Levy has to say about dismissing those seemingly "undismissable" employees who just don't fit into your organisation and how you can manage this in terms of the LRA's requirements…

#025 Foreign Exchange

Apr 24, 2023 7m

Andrew Levy provides some answers to the current dilemma with regard to the hiring and employment of foreign nationals, illegals, and the issue of work permits. The employer's obligations in terms of…

#024 The ups & downs of the pay see-saw

Apr 24, 2023 12m

Listen to Andrew Levy explain what is meant by the concept of the 'pay see-saw' and the upward and downward pressures that move it in a particular direction. He also touches on the current index of…

#023 Year End Round Up 2022

Dec 06, 2022 25m

Listen to what Andrew and Sarah Levy have to say about four important issues that will impact the workplace in 2023 - - The question around the employment of foreigners Get a handle on the…

#022 Fun with the BCEA

Aug 08, 2022 15m

Often regarded as a dull piece of legislation, Andrew looks at the intricacies of the BCEA dealing as it does with everyday work issues and having the greatest influence on the employer. He…

#021 Goings on in Government

Aug 08, 2022 12m

Listen to what Andrew has to say about government and in particular the outcome of the 2022 Eskom wage negotiations. Why Eskom’s negotiation strategy went wrong from the start, lacking credibility…

#020 New Codes on Managing COVID & Harassment

May 03, 2022 13m

As we move into a changed work environment, hear Andrew’s views on The Code of Practice on Managing Covid and The Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace and how they will work in…

#019 Latest on Wages, Strikes and Collective Bargaining

May 03, 2022 12m

As we move into the traditional wage round in 2022, hear Andrew’s take on what is impacting the labour market - notably the war in Ukraine, increased fuel and food prices and the rise in inflation.…

#018 A matter of fact - Evidence in Hearings

Feb 21, 2022 9m

Find out why it is so important to collect, evaluate and present evidence correctly in disciplinary hearings in order to win a case. What is the difference between information, evidence and proof…

#017 After the deluge - A post-COVID economy

Feb 15, 2022 13m

Find out what Andrew’s views are on wages and collective bargaining as South Africa moves into a post-Covid economy. What approach will the unions be taking as wage negotiations get underway and…

#016 Wage Differentials - It's the Difference That Counts

Jan 24, 2022 11m

Listen to Andrew Levy as he discusses why wage differentials are important in the understanding of the issue of pay structures and pay equality. There are, he says, never disputes about wages only…

#015 Unemployment - Fixing SA's Broken Labour Market

Jan 10, 2022 18m

With unemployment now at its highest level in years, the question on everyone’s lips is... "how this can be turned around?" Andrew Levy discusses his views on the issue of radical labour market…

#014 Year-end Roundup - a look ahead to 2022

Dec 10, 2021 12m

Join Andrew Levy as he touches on the important issues that arose during 2021 and those that await us in 2022. With the dark COVID cloud still hovering above us the effect on the economy has been…

#013 Andrew Levy's Labour Law in Practice 2nd Revised Edition

Nov 08, 2021 6m

This popular and practical guide for SA Employers, first published in 2010 has been updated in light of the many important developments in our labour law during the last decade. These include the…

#012 Strike Spike 2021 4th quarter

Nov 08, 2021 10m

Andrew provides an insightful commentary on the unexpected spate of strikes in the in the fourth quarter of 2021 at a time when the country experienced its highest level of unemployment and job loss…

#011 Compelling an employee to vaccinate - is it a Yes or No?

Nov 08, 2021 11m

Can you compel an employee to have the Covid vaccination? Find out what Andrew has to say about this topical and sensitive issue. How South Africa’s Constitution balances the rights of both the…

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