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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Restraint Of Trade After Dismissal: Labour Appeal Court Clarifies Enforceability

The Labour Appeal Court in the latter part of 2025 provided important guidance on the enforceability of restraint of trade agreements following the dismissal of an employee for misconduct.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Amendment Act, 10 Of 2022

On 23 January 2026, proclamation notice 306 ("Proclamation Notice") was published in Government Gazette No. 53990 stipulating the commencement dates of sections...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

COIDA Amendments Take Effect: What Employers Need To Know

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has undergone significant amendments affecting employers and employees. On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa fixed commencement dates for most provisions, with selected sections deferred to 1 February 2026 and 1 April 2026. T

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Workplace Harmony 101: What Employers And Employees Must Know Under Ghana's Labour Act

The other day, my cousin's employees (all four of them) decided not to show up for work. Apparently, a small misunderstanding had escalated into a full-blown pay-rise campaign.

Ghana Employment

uA

Firmus Advisory

Employers Now Subject To Dual Enforcement For Non-payment Of Benefit Fund Contributions

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Respecting Professional Boundaries In Hierarchical Workplaces

Nigeria Employment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Overzealousness At The Workplace: The Positives And Negatives

Nigeria Employment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What Employers Should Do When A Case Of Sexual Harassment Is Reported

Nigeria Employment

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Environmental Regulations For Workplaces 1987; And General Safety Regulations 1986

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Delayed Action On Employee Misconduct Can Lead To Waiver Of Disciplinary Rights

Nigeria Employment

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Constructive Dismissal Arising From Remote Working Dispute: Lessons For Employers

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

Interdict Denied: Municipalities Face A High Bar On Pension Withholding

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Africa Employment Trends Forecast 2026

Nigeria Employment

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

South African Mine Health And Safety Law | Labour Court Of South Africa Re-affirms Protection For Litigation Privilege

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

The Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

SM

Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

The Implementation Of The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 – Practical Guidance For Businesses

PL

Pavestones Legal

US Introduces Visa Bond For Nigerians

Nigeria Immigration

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Business Restructuring: The Tax Angle

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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Contract of Employment

Non-Compete Clauses In Employment Contracts: Balancing The Employee's Right To Gainful Employment And Employer's Interests In A Competitive Market

Nigerian courts have long grappled with striking the proper balance between these competing interests.

Nigeria Employment

PP

Patreli Partners

How Startups Should Handle Termination To Avoid Legal And Reputational Risk

Ending an employment relationship is one of the most sensitive decisions a startup can make. Yet in many fast-moving companies, it is handled with more urgency than structure, often resulting in avoidable legal exposure and brand damage.

Nigeria Employment

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Morality Clauses, Corporate Image, And The Paystack Experience

In an age when corporate reputation can be lost overnight through social media, celebrity conduct, or regulatory scandal, contracting parties increasingly deploy morality...

Nigeria Employment

Syntegral Legal Practice

Understanding Restraints Of Trade Against The Backdrop Of FSCA Debarments In The Brokerage Industry

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Dual Status Of Public Officers In Private Employment

Nigeria Employment

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Why You Should Never Sign A Contract Without Legal Review

Nigeria Commercial

Hullbridge Solicitors

Understanding The Concept Of Duress In Contracts: An Analysis Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Ltd & 6 Ors v E.N. Nwawka (2003) 6 NWLR (Pt. 815) 184

Nigeria Commercial

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Employer Of Record Arrangements: An Overview Of The Overlooked Intellectual Property Implications

South Africa Employment

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ENS

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Whistleblowing

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Silencing The Canary - An Attack On Whistleblowers

The assassination of Gauteng Health employee, Babita Deokaran, has become a stark reminder of the danger and plight faced by whistleblowers on a daily basis in South Africa.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Weaponising Whistleblowing – A Double-edged Sword For Employers

Whistleblowing is a cornerstone of ethical business, intended to empower employees to speak up about wrongdoing without fear of reprisal. South Africa's legislative framework...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

South Africa Employment

WL

World Law Group

Part 2: Wolves In Sheep's Clothing: The Importance Of Investigating Malicious Whistleblowing

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Part 1: The Employee That Cried Wolf: Malicious Whistleblowing And Its Effects

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Whistle-Blower Protection In Nigeria: Understanding The Law And Your Rights

Nigeria Employment

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Effective Is Your Whistleblowing Programme?

Nigeria Employment

PW

PwC Nigeria

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Kenya Employment

Ma

Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Amendment Act, 10 Of 2022

On 23 January 2026, proclamation notice 306 ("Proclamation Notice") was published in Government Gazette No. 53990 stipulating the commencement dates of sections...

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

COIDA Amendments Take Effect: What Employers Need To Know

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has undergone significant amendments affecting employers and employees. On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa fixed commencement dates for most provisions, with selected sections deferred to 1 February 2026 and 1 April 2026. T

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Workplace Harmony 101: What Employers And Employees Must Know Under Ghana's Labour Act

The other day, my cousin's employees (all four of them) decided not to show up for work. Apparently, a small misunderstanding had escalated into a full-blown pay-rise campaign.

Ghana Employment

uA

Firmus Advisory

Employers Now Subject To Dual Enforcement For Non-payment Of Benefit Fund Contributions

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Constructive Dismissal Arising From Remote Working Dispute: Lessons For Employers

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

Interdict Denied: Municipalities Face A High Bar On Pension Withholding

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Правила охраны труда и техники безопасности в Узбекистане

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

Examining Nigeria's Minimum Wage Policy: Economic Impacts And Banking Implications

Nigeria Employment

Gresyndale Legal

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Health & Safety

Workplace Harmony 101: What Employers And Employees Must Know Under Ghana's Labour Act

The other day, my cousin's employees (all four of them) decided not to show up for work. Apparently, a small misunderstanding had escalated into a full-blown pay-rise campaign.

Ghana Employment

uA

Firmus Advisory

Medical Law Digest - Q4 2025

Stakeholders at the 2025 Disability Rights Advocacy Network Roundtable held recently in Lagos have called for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).

Nigeria Healthcare

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Overzealousness At The Workplace: The Positives And Negatives

In modern workplaces, employees are often encouraged to go the extra mile, show commitment and deliver exceptional results.

Nigeria Employment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Environmental Regulations For Workplaces 1987; And General Safety Regulations 1986

South Africa Employment

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ENS

South African Mine Health And Safety Law | Labour Court Of South Africa Re-affirms Protection For Litigation Privilege

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

Правила охраны труда и техники безопасности в Узбекистане

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

Occupational Health And Safety Regulations In Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

Empowerment And Education In A G20 Moment: Practical Priorities For Employers

South Africa Employment

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ENS

The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

F

Fasken

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Latest Videos

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The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

FS

Fasken South Africa

Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

Deale Attorneys

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 1 – Employment Matters (Video)

OL

Orison Legal

Life At Axis – Employees Testimonial (Video)

AF

AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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