Minister Extends NBCPSS Levy Amending Agreement To Non-Parties
In a significant development for the private security industry, the Minister of Employment and Labour has formally extended the - READ MORE
JHB Restaurant and Catering Minimum Wages Increase from 1 June 2026
The Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades (BCRCAT) has introduced revised prescribed minimum rates per hour - READ MORE
BCEA Earnings Threshold Increases From 1 May 2026
On 17 April 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour published a new national earnings threshold in terms of - READ MORE
Benefit Fund Contributions Now Subject to Dual Enforcement
On 13 January 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a notice withdrawing a long-standing 2003 exemption, fundamentally - READ MORE
Employees are Entitled to Their Pay, Even When Facing Disciplinary Action
In terms of South African labour law principles, employers may not withhold an employee’s salary simply because disciplinary action - READ MORE
The Inclusion of Tips in Minimum Wage of Waiting Staff
Introduction The Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades (Johannesburg), through its Main Collective Agreement (“the Agreement”), - READ MORE
New Minimum Wage Adjustments in South Africa for 2025
South Africa is set to implement a new national minimum wage in 2025, following recommendations by the National Minimum - READ MORE
PAYE & UIF for Foreign National Employees
PAYE and UIF for foreign nationals are essential considerations for employers operating in South Africa. When an employee becomes - READ MORE
UIF Compliance – Employer Responsibilities and Risks for Non-Compliance
UIF compliance begins with an employer’s obligation to contribute to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) for any employee working - READ MORE
Increase in Basic Conditions of Employment Act earning threshold effective 1 April 2024
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an adjustment to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act earning threshold - READ MORE