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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today. He will explore the changing workplace landscape both in South Africa and globally...

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Modernising Workplace Discipline: A Short Guide To The 2025 Dismissal Code

The updated Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, issued under the Labour Relations Act, 1996, was published in Government Gazette No. 53294 and came into effect on 4 September 2025.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Invitation For Public Comment: Draft General Machinery Regulations, 2025

On Friday, 22 August 2025, Notice GN. 6532 was published in Government Gazette No. 53210 in terms whereof the Minister of Employment and Labour published Draft General Machinery Regulation 2025 ("the Draft General Machinery Regulations") for comment.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Provident Fund Contributions And The Labour Relations Act: Tribunal Reaffirms Employers Statutory Obligations

When contributions to a provident fund are not paid, it is the beneficiaries who suffer the most. A reconsideration application before the Financial Services Tribunal ("the Tribunal")...

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Occupational Diseases In Mines And Works Act, 78 Of 1973 ("ODMWA") – Amendments To The Regulations Relating To Occupational Hygiene

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Sexual Harassment: Why Employers Should Follow Chief Justice Maya's Lead And Create Robust Policies

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Stuck On The Tarmac? The Legal Limits Of The CCMA's Powers And The Right To Appeal

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Workman's Compensation In South Africa Explained

South Africa Employment

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Fifty Cents, Zero Trust: How A Trivial Shortfall Cost A Teller Her Job

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Words Have Power: When Unfounded Allegations Sink Reinstatement

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Not So Fast: When Retrenchment Goes Off The Wall

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Mine Health And Safety Act, 1996 ("MHSA") – Guideline Published For A Mandatory Code Of Practice On The Prevention Of Fires At Mines

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Client Alert: How One Missed Step Sank A Whistle-Blower Dispute

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Draft Carbon Budget Regulations: What South African Businesses Need To Know

South Africa Environment

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ENS

A Legal Perspective On Player-Club Disputes: Lucas Ribeiro Vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

In Her Honour: Stories From The Other Side - Amanda Gxwala & Victor Sekese (Video)

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Enhancing Consumer Identity Protections: New Amendments To The National Credit Act

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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Contract of Employment

Provident Fund Contributions And The Labour Relations Act: Tribunal Reaffirms Employers Statutory Obligations

When contributions to a provident fund are not paid, it is the beneficiaries who suffer the most. A reconsideration application before the Financial Services Tribunal ("the Tribunal")...

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships, is a restraint of trade clause.

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

From Home Office To The Highway: Employers Calling The End Of The Hybrid-Working Model

Over the past year or two, there's been a growing push from employers to reduce the number of days that employees work from home to ending the hybrid-working model in its entirety.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Transformative Power Of Employee Share Ownership Policies (ESOPs)

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Red Flags To Watch Out For In Employment Contracts

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

South Africa Employment

Deale Attorneys

When Travel Benefits End

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Triumph For Employee Rights In 197A Transfer Case

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

'Tis The Season For Resignations

South Africa Employment

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ENS

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment: Why Employers Should Follow Chief Justice Maya's Lead And Create Robust Policies

In a landmark move this Women's Month, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya introduced a comprehensive Sexual Harassment Policy for the Judiciary, a powerful reminder that institutions must exemplify confidence, dignity, and justice from within.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Stuck On The Tarmac? The Legal Limits Of The CCMA's Powers And The Right To Appeal

The recent Labour Appeal Court ("LAC") decision in the dispute between South African Airways ("SAA") and two major unions - the South African Cabin Crew Association...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert ended the career of Astronomer's CEO, placed its Chief People Officer under an uncomfortable spotlight, and triggered a reputational firestorm...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Understanding The 2025 Regulations And Sectoral Targets Under The Employment Equity Act 55 Of 1998

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Employment Equity – The New Sectoral Targets Have Arrived

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Why Employers Should Implement Disciplinary Policies, Codes, And Procedures

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

South Africa Employment

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World Law Group

A Claim For Equal Benefits For Parents Of Newborn Or Adopted Children.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Mining Industry Can Play A Key Role In Addressing The Scourge Of Gender-based Violence

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

A Timely Reminder For Employers: Compliance With Pension Funds Act Is Non-Negotiable

The recent decision in PRSS Solution (Pty) Ltd v M G Marara and Others by the Financial Services Tribunal (the Tribunal) underscores the crucial responsibility of employers...

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

No Shortcut Around The Clock: Tribunal Reaffirms Firm Stance On Condonation In Pension Fund Disputes

In the recent decision of NN and OB Transport CC and Others v Transport Sector Retirement Fund and Others, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed the employer's application...

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Preserving The Status Quo In Pension Fund Disputes: Insights From Cadac Pension Fund And Others v Nash And Others

The recent High Court judgement in Cadac Pension Fund and Others v Nash and Others (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, 16 April 2025) offers important guidance on the role of interim interdicts...

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

High Court Confirms In Duplum Rule Applies To Pension Fund Contributions

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

The Limits Of PFA's Authority In Pension Fund Transfers

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Pension Fund Distributions And The Duty To Support Parents

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

A Precipitous Move

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Consequences Of Failing To Pay Pension Fund Contributions

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

The Perils Of Non-Compliance: Lessons From The Municipal Workers' Retirement Fund Judgment

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Modernising Workplace Discipline: A Short Guide To The 2025 Dismissal Code

The updated Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, issued under the Labour Relations Act, 1996, was published in Government Gazette No. 53294 and came into effect on 4 September 2025.

South Africa Employment

F

Fasken

Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert ended the career of Astronomer's CEO, placed its Chief People Officer under an uncomfortable spotlight, and triggered a reputational firestorm...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Fifty Cents, Zero Trust: How A Trivial Shortfall Cost A Teller Her Job

When Standard Bank teller Nomfundo Khumalo returned from sick leave, a surprise cash check exposed a mystery bag of R20 in R1 coins in her till.

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Client Alert: How One Missed Step Sank A Whistle-Blower Dispute

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

When Cost-Cutting Costs You: Lessons From A Botched Section 189 Process

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding The 2025 Regulations And Sectoral Targets Under The Employment Equity Act 55 Of 1998

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Why Employers Should Implement Disciplinary Policies, Codes, And Procedures

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Precipitous Move

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Closer Look At The Draft Code Of Good Practice On Dismissals

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

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Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

Deale Attorneys

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 1 – Employment Matters (Video)

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Orison Legal

Life At Axis – Employees Testimonial (Video)

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

Key Considerations When Employing Foreign Nationals In South Africa (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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