Anonymous Workplace Complaints: Fair Process and Risk
Anonymous complaints are an increasingly common feature of the modern workplace. Whether submitted through whistleblowing hotlines, internal reporting platforms, - READ MORE
From Submission to Strategy: Beyond the WSP/ATR Submission
As the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) submission period draws to a close, employers - READ MORE
Refusal to Follow a Lawful Instruction: When Dismissal Is Justified
Refusal to comply with a lawful and reasonable instruction remains one of the most serious forms of workplace misconduct. - READ MORE
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
Protected vs Unprotected Strikes in South Africa: Is the Bargaining Framework Still Credible?
The right to strike is entrenched in section 23(2)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 - 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
Unpaid Suspension: Legal Risks and Best Practice
In South African labour law, the default position is well established, namely that precautionary suspension pending disciplinary action is - 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
Fixed-Term Contracts and Business Transfers Under the LRA
The protection of job security remains a central objective of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA). Two - READ MORE
Department of Home Affairs Extends Temporary Immigration Concessions to 30 June 2027
On 30 March 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued Immigration Directive No. 7 of 2026, extending temporary - READ MORE
Fired Over a WhatsApp Message: When Private Chats Cost You Your Job
In the modern workplace, employees frequently use messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to communicate with colleagues outside of working - READ MORE
Skills Development Compliance: Turning a Legal Obligation into Business Advantage
Skills development is not only a statutory obligation but a strategic mechanism to enhance workforce capability and organisational performance. - READ MORE
The Favouritism Trap: When Remorse is Used Selectively
Remorse is frequently relied upon by employers as a basis for leniency in disciplinary proceedings. An apology, acknowledgement 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
Can a Company Use Employees in Any Capacity It Wishes?
In South Africa, employment relationships are governed by contracts of employment, the Labour Relations Act (LRA), any applicable collective - READ MORE