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Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa
PCASA Articles & News Hub, your trusted source for the latest developments in the South African plastics convertors industry. Here you’ll find expert insights, updates on the Plastics Industry Main Agreement, labour law changes, compliance tips, and industry news that matter to plastics convertors. At PCASA, we ensure our members are informed, supported, and prepared to navigate challenges while driving growth and sustainability in the plastics sector.
Cannabis Use in the Workplace
Cannabis Use in the Workplace has become increasingly common due to changing legal and social attitudes. However, its use presents important considerations in the workplace, particularly where safety, productivity, and performance are concerned.
Why Absenteeism in the Workplace is a Labour Relations Issue Employers Can’t Ignore
Absenteeism in the workplace refers to frequent or habitual absence from work without valid or approved reasons. While occasional absence is unavoidable, persistent absenteeism can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and place additional strain on colleagues who must compensate for the missing employee.
Cannabis Use in the Workplace
Cannabis Use in the Workplace has become increasingly common due to changing legal and social attitudes. However, its use presents important considerations in the workplace, particularly where safety, productivity, and performance are concerned.
Why Absenteeism in the Workplace is a Labour Relations Issue Employers Can’t Ignore
Absenteeism in the workplace refers to frequent or habitual absence from work without valid or approved reasons. While occasional absence is unavoidable, persistent absenteeism can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and place additional strain on colleagues who must compensate for the missing employee.
Parental Leave South Africa: New Legal Updates & Employer Guide
Parental Leave Policy Updates in South Africa: Equal Parents, Equal Leave: In October 2025 the Constitutional Court of South Africa delivered a landmark ruling in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour (2022-017842) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1213; [2024] 1 BLLR...
Breathalyser failures in the workplace
Dealing with Alcohol in the Workplace: Managing Breathalyser Failures Lawfully and Fairly Alcohol use in the workplace remains one of the most frequent sources of disciplinary disputes. Mismanagement of incidents and disciplinary action, where an employee reports for...
Sick Note Scams: When Can an Employer Dismiss You for a Fraudulent Medical Certificate?
In South African labour law, taking time off work due to illness requires a medical certificate. However, the submission of a suspicious or fraudulent medical certificate or then sick note scams does not automatically warrant dismissal.
PCASA succeeds in labour appeal court against Numsa and two others
Labour Appeal Court confirms that separate and exclusive negotiation forum for the Plastic Industry in the MEIBC has been duly established
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