Employment Law and Labour Law

The Constitutional Court has delivered a useful judgment for municipalities, organs of state, and private service providers involved in outsourcing and insourcing arrangements.

Labour remains an indispensable resource for the economic development and sustainability of any society. Globally, economies strive to establish comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks to govern labour relations effectively

As employment needs evolve in response to advancement in technology and changes in global economy, organisations are increasingly seeking flexible and efficient solutions to expand their global workforce.

SHEroes Beyond Internal Audit hosted an insightful webinar exploring how organisations can move beyond simply detecting fraud and embrace proactive strategies that prevent fraud before it occurs.

South Africa's Draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 proposes to replace the current whistleblower protection framework with a more comprehensive regime that extends protection beyond employees, mandates formal internal procedures, and introduces stricter confidentiality controls and retaliation consequences.

The Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720) represents a significant legislative effort by Ghana to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in both public and private institutions. The Act provides a legal framework that encourages individuals to disclose information on unlawful or unethical conduct while offering protection against victimisation.

Botswana's Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2025 brings sweeping reforms to employment law, fundamentally reshaping how businesses classify workers, structure contracts, and manage workplace relationships. From stricter controls on fixed-term arrangements to enhanced protections against discrimination and harassment, employers face significant compliance obligations across recruitment, leave administration, disciplinary procedures, and collective bargaining.

In the legal profession, maintaining confidentiality in the course of practice is not just a principle, it is a daily ethical conduct. This is not unconnected to the sensitivity of the legal sector and the fact that legal practitioners and paralegals handle sensitive information of clients which carries significant implications if exposed or leaked. Ethically, client information is expected to be kept confidential, hence the attorney-client privilege serving as the legal pillar underpinning that obligation.

In South Africa, restraint of trade agreements remain enforceable after employment ends, regardless of whether termination occurs through resignation, dismissal, retrenchment, or retirement. A recent Labour Court case examined whether a retired branch manager could be bound by a two-year non-compete clause, revealing how courts assess the reasonableness and enforceability of such restraints when employees attempt to circumvent them through family members or related entities.

Returning to South Africa involves more than relocating. Becoming a South African tax resident can affect your worldwide income, offshore assets, estate planning and retirement savings. Reviewing your structures before you return can help avoid unnecessary tax exposure and preserve long-term flexibility.

Nigeria's labour laws combine colonial-era statutes with modern legislation, creating a complex framework for employment disputes. Multinational companies entering this rapidly growing market must navigate wrongful dismissal claims, wage disputes, and discrimination issues while ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Court's jurisdiction and constitutional employment protections.

Job rotation is the method of moving staff between different departments to give them exposure to various functions and aspects of a business undertaking, while enhancing their skills and professional development