Working On Public Holidays In South Africa: What Employers And Employees Need To Know

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…

Independent Contractor Or Employee?

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…

What Employers Need To Know About The Draft Labour Law And Labour Relations Amendment Bills (Part Two)

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…

What Employers Need To Know About The Draft Labour Law And Labour Relations Amendment Bills (Part One)

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…

Mandatory Water Use Registration Drive Now Underway

The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched a mandatory 90-day registration drive, and the deadline is the end of July 2026. If you draw…

Temporary Contracts, Permanent Rights: How The BCEA Protects All Employees

Fixed-term employees are not “lesser” employees. South African labour law protects fixed-term, fixed-purpose, and permanent staff equally in most workplace matters.