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Keep operating with outdated employment policies at your own peril
Employment law is experiencing massive changes including the implementation of Parental Leave as opposed to the old maternity leave regulations. There are new draft regulations on the code of good practice on dismissal. Using the old Schedule 8 framework when contemplating dismissal or denying a father equal parental leave under the old BCEA provisions and…
Read MoreThe Constitutional Court confirms the importance of exhausting internal procedures before resigning and calling a constructive dismissal
According to Maleka, and ahead of the planned acquisition, Clarkson announced that Allan Quinn was appointed as ADT’s new financial director, responsible for, among other things, overseeing the IT portfolio, which was headed by Maleka. Clarkson announced that after the acquisition, Quinn would report to Clarkson, and Maleka would report to Quinn, instead of Clarkson.…
Read MoreEmployers in South Africa face a new legal risk
Kirsten Minnaar 14 March 2026 Proposed legislative amendments aim to expand the definition of “employee”, potentially exposing businesses to worker reclassification risks and new labour rights obligations. On 26 February 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour published the Employment Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Labour Relations Amendment Bill, 2025, for public comment. The…
Read MoreCall for Comments on the Draft Amendments to the Employment and Labour Regulations, 2005.
The Department of Employment and Labour has published the Draft Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025 on the 28 February 2026, the Draft Bill proposes several amendments to existing labour legislation, it aims to strengthen protections for employees, enhance the effectiveness of dispute‑resolution mechanisms, and align various employment related provisions with the Constitution. The key proposed…
Read MoreBUDGET 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
STATE OF THE NATION 2026
Herewith an independent report on SONA This was President Ramaphosa’s second-last SONA, as the ANC will elect new leadership at the end of next year. He appeared confident and at ease as he delivered his largely upbeat address, which lasted one hour and 43 minutes. Key takeaways include:
Read MoreDisciplinary training
Correct disciplinary procedures are vital for maintaining workplace order, ensuring fairness, and protecting employers from legal risks like unfair dismissal claims. By providing a structured, consistent approach to addressing misconduct or poor performance, these procedures boost employee morale, clarifies expectations and fosters a transparent, trusting environment. CTL is offering a one day disciplinary training course which…
Read MoreIMPORTANT NEW LAWS FOR ANYONE EMPLOYING A DOMESTIC WORKER IN SOUTH AFRICA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commenced new amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), impacting employers in South Africa, including households that employ domestic workers. The COIDA Amendment Act was first signed into law in April 2023, but certain sections were not implemented. On Friday, 23 January 2026, Ramaphosa gazetted the commencement of…
Read MoreWorker fired for taking home one toilet roll wins R120 000 back pay, reinstatement
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Read MoreEmployers now subject to dual enforcement for non-payment of benefit fund contributions
The Minister of Employment and Labour (the Minister) has withdrawn a long-standing exemption that previously shielded employers from labour law enforcement regarding deadlines for payment of benefit fund contributions. This change strengthens the enforcement framework and creates additional compliance obligations for employers. On 13 January 2026, the Minister withdrew the 2003 determination that exempted employers…
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