Workplace

Hospitality, retail and essential services often need staff on days most people spend at home. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act sets out exactly how this must be handled, from double pay to what your employment contract needs to say. Many employers overlook one key requirement, and it can lead to disputes. Read more to find out how to stay compliant and keep your team on side.

Contractor or employee? The label in your contract might not matter if the working relationship says otherwise. Here’s what the law actually looks at, and how to make sure your agreements hold up.

Part 2: The proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act introduce significant changes that could affect collective bargaining, dismissals, retrenchments, CCMA powers, trade unions, and employee rights.

The Minister for Employment and Labour has published draft amendments to South Africa’s labour laws, proposing changes to parental leave, on-call workers, harassment claims, CCMA powers, severance pay, and more.