Labour

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StatsSA Issues Statement on 2013 Quarterly Labour Force Survey

Statistics South Africa

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has published a statement on the Quarter 1 (January to March) Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) which was released on 6 May 2013.

The QLFS is a household-based sample survey which was first conducted by StatsSA in January 2008 and is specifically designed to measure the dynamics of the South African labour market including employment indicators and the official unemployment rate.

Updated Orthotic and Prosthetic Fees for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act Published

Department of Labour

An updated tariff of fees in respect of orthotic and prosthetic services and items has been published in terms of the regulations for the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (1993).

The annual increase in medical tariffs (excluding VAT) in respect of items provided to and services rendered to injured employees takes effect from 1 April 2013.

Youth Employment Accord Launched

The Presidency

The Youth Employment Accord has been launched in Johannesburg.

The accord consists of six commitments agreed to by representatives of government, business, labour and civil society.