In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24 and 37 responsibilities, vicarious liability, contractor risk, and what really happens when an incident occurs – from WCL forms to shutting down machinery and facing inspectors. More importantly, they explore how smart businesses use risk assessments, training, and clear procedure...
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In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24 and 37 responsibilities, vicarious liability, contractor risk, and what really happens when an incident occurs – from WCL forms to shutting down machinery and facing inspectors. More importantly, they explore how smart businesses use risk assessments, training, and clear procedure...
EP22: The New Labour Code: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know in 2025
The Rev Room
11 minutes
1 month ago
EP22: The New Labour Code: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know in 2025
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with Juliana van der Mervwe, Labour Law Team Lead at Labournet, to unpack the major updates to South Africa’s Code of Good Practice - from parental leave reform to new operational dismissal procedures. Together they explore what these changes mean for business owners, why progressive discipline still matters, and how compliance can actually strengthen company culture. It’s a practical, insight-rich discussion designed to help founders ...
The Rev Room
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24 and 37 responsibilities, vicarious liability, contractor risk, and what really happens when an incident occurs – from WCL forms to shutting down machinery and facing inspectors. More importantly, they explore how smart businesses use risk assessments, training, and clear procedure...
