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Breaking The Mould: Constitutional Court's Landmark Parental Leave Ruling

In the landmark judgment of Van Wyk & Others v Minister of Employment and Labour, handed down on 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court unanimously confirmed that the provisions...

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Sexual Harassment: Why Employers Should Follow Chief Justice Maya's Lead And Create Robust Policies

In a landmark move this Women's Month, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya introduced a comprehensive Sexual Harassment Policy for the Judiciary, a powerful reminder that institutions must exemplify confidence, dignity, and justice from within.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Stuck On The Tarmac? The Legal Limits Of The CCMA's Powers And The Right To Appeal

The recent Labour Appeal Court ("LAC") decision in the dispute between South African Airways ("SAA") and two major unions - the South African Cabin Crew Association...

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Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert ended the career of Astronomer's CEO, placed its Chief People Officer under an uncomfortable spotlight, and triggered a reputational firestorm...

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Understanding The 2025 Regulations And Sectoral Targets Under The Employment Equity Act 55 Of 1998

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

South Africa Employment

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Why Employers Should Implement Disciplinary Policies, Codes, And Procedures

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

South Africa Employment

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World Law Group

A Claim For Equal Benefits For Parents Of Newborn Or Adopted Children.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Mining Industry Can Play A Key Role In Addressing The Scourge Of Gender-based Violence

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Mining Industry Has An Obligation To Ensure Women's Safety

South Africa Employment

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Waarnatoe? South Africa's Newest E-Hailing Service Sparks Debate

South Africa Employment

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Not Hired For Having Tattoos: Fair Or Trumped Up?

South Africa Employment

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Trump Rolls Back DEI, South Africa Must Stay The Course On Inclusion

South Africa Commercial

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Re-instatement Of Companies And Close Corporations Process Digitised By CIPC

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Launch Of The OAPILEX Database

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

i-Team Podcast (Video)

South Africa Technology

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Women Powering Progress (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

Working On The Weekend Like Usual

"One of the hallmarks of an enlightened egalitarian society is the right to freedom of religion. However, respect for religious rights is not a confined absolute right."

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Even Bullies Have Rights: Costly Lessons In Dismissing Senior Management

On 09 June 2024, CCMA Commissioner, Eleanor Hambidge handed down an award in the arbitration matter between Christine Anne Lawson and Standard Bank SA Limited (GAJB 28802-23)

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Implementation Date For Employment Equity Act Amendments Announced

President Ramaphosa has proclaimed the effective date of the amendments to the Employment Equity Act ("EEA") as 1 January 2025.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Employ Smart: Preparing For The New Employment Equity Landscape

As we approach 2025, it's crucial for employers across South Africa to start gearing up for significant changes under the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022...

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Commencement Of The Employment Equity Act Amendments

South Africa Employment

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Facts Matter: Understanding Automatically Unfair Dismissal On Religious Grounds

South Africa Employment

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Legal Innovation That Helped Shape South Africa's Diverse Culture

South Africa Employment

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Andersen in South Africa

Discretion Versus Discrimination

South Africa Litigation

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

South Africa's Labour Laws For International Businesses: Regulations And Employee Rights

South Africa Employment

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Andersen in South Africa

A Debt Of The Past Against A Foe For A Lifetime

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Maximising Time Off

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Are Employers Permitted To Scrutinise A Prospective Employee's Criminal And Credit History?

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Workplace Equality

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Clearing The Haze: The Labour Appeal Court's Judgment On Cannabis In The Workplace

South Africa Cannabis

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Maximising Time Off

Annual leave is vital to all employees' well-being, offering them a much-needed respite from their daily work endeavours.

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Are Employers Permitted To Scrutinise A Prospective Employee's Criminal And Credit History?

During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records.

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Workplace Equality

As we evolve and embrace diversity, we recognise the importance of acknowledging every individual and their differences. Fortunately, South Africa stands as a beacon of upholding human dignity...

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Clearing The Haze: The Labour Appeal Court's Judgment On Cannabis In The Workplace

The recent Labour Appeal Court (LAC) decision in the case of Bernadette Enever vs Barloworld Equipment South Africa, a division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd (JA86/22) [2024] LAC...

South Africa Cannabis

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Unfairly Barred From Employment Because Of A Criminal Record

South Africa Employment

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Employment Law Earnings Threshold Increase From April 1, 2024

On 5 March 2024 the Minister of Employment and Labour announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold from R241 110,59 to R254 371,67. The increase is in effect from 1 April 2024.

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Cadre Deployment Records Unsealed: Unpacking The Employment Law Consequences

The Constitutional Court has this week dismissed the ANC's application for leave to appeal a judgment requiring it to hand over its cadre deployment records.

South Africa Employment

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Crunching The Numbers: The 2024 New Draft Regulations On The Proposed Sectoral Numerical Targets

On February 1, 2024, the Minister of Employment and Labour published new draft regulations in terms of section 55(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA).

South Africa Employment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Think Again Before Pulling A "Sickie" – The Abuse Of Sick Leave

The best place to start dealing with sick leave abuse as an employer is to understand what the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) states regarding sick leave.

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Navigating Disability Inclusion In The Workplace

South Africa Employment

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Elevating Equity: Addressing Unfair Discrimination And Constructive Dismissal, Illuminated By Chetty v Baker McKenzie

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Long And Short Of Short-Time

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

South Africa Employment

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To Suspend Or Not To Suspend, That Is The Question

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Employment Equity Act: Does It Apply To My Business?

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Benefits Of Having An Employment Equity Plan In Place

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Big Brother Is Watching: Monitoring And Enforcing The Provisions Of The Employment Equity Act

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Employment Equity Act And Its Relationship With South African Legislation

South Africa Employment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Can A Sexual Harassment Claim Prescribe?

South Africa Employment

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COVID-19: Can Mandatory Vaccination Policies Be Arbitrary?

South Africa Employment

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Is Love Blind In The Workplace? Regulating Romantic Relationships At Work

South Africa Employment

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Labour Court: Harassment On Arbitrary Grounds Is Not A Free-For-All

South Africa Employment

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Employers, Are Your Working Hours Discriminatory Against Women?

South Africa Employment

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Employers' Role In Addressing Gender-Based Violence

South Africa Employment

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