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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.

Understanding Restraints Of Trade Against The Backdrop Of FSCA Debarments In The Brokerage Industry

A restraint of trade can place significant pressure on a broker whose ability to work is already under threat, particularly when combined with an FSCA debarment.

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Dual Status Of Public Officers In Private Employment

In Nigeria, employees generally, fall into two broad categories: those in public employment, governed by the Public Service Rules, and those in private employment, whose rights and obligations are regulated by the terms and conditions contained in their contract of employment.

Nigeria Employment

BC

Babalakin & Co.

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Правила охраны труда и техники безопасности в Узбекистане

Работодатель обязан проводить аттестацию рабочих мест по условиям труда на рабочиm

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

Occupational Health And Safety Regulations In Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

Empowerment And Education In A G20 Moment: Practical Priorities For Employers

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Eyes On You | Navigating Employee Privacy In Africa (Video)

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

Examining Nigeria's Minimum Wage Policy: Economic Impacts And Banking Implications

Nigeria Employment

Gresyndale Legal

Employer Of Record Arrangements: An Overview Of The Overlooked Intellectual Property Implications

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

Sick Notes In South African Workplaces: Clear Rules, Fair Processes

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Misconduct Without Dishonesty? Tribunal Clarifies The Scope Of Section 37D Of The Pension Funds Act

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Silencing The Canary - An Attack On Whistleblowers

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

F

Fasken

Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025: A Deep Dive Into Reform And Its Challenges

Nigeria Insurance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Ghana Work And Residence Permit Guide (2025): Requirements, Cost, And Application Process

Ghana Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

Energy Focus Report Q2 2025 - Renewable Energy Sector

GE

George Etomi & Partners

What The New Tax Reform Acts Mean For Business (Names) Owners In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

Welcome to this special episode of the Fasken Perspectives podcast, hosted by Labour, Employment & Human Rights partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo from our Johannesburg office.

South Africa Employment

FS

Fasken South Africa

Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: Lessons From Mobley v. Workday For Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

In February 2023, a disabled 40 year old African American job applicant named Derek Mobley, filed a discrimination lawsuit against Human Resources (HR) software vendor Workday, Inc. in the Northern District of California.

Nigeria Employment

BC

Babalakin & Co.

Jurisdiction Drawn At The Line: Tribunal Confirms Limits Of The Pension Funds Authority

A recent decision of the Financial Services Tribunal underscores a crucial distinction in pension law — the jurisdictional boundary between approved and unapproved benefits.

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Breaking The Mould: Constitutional Court's Landmark Parental Leave Ruling

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

New Employer Obligations Relating To Persons With Disabilities

Kenya Employment

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

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

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Bank Corporate Client Acquisitions: Employment Law Considerations

Nigeria Employment

BH

Balogun Harold

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

E

ENS

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Unsettled Verdicts: Supreme Court's Shift On Employment Rights In Nigeria Sparks Confusion In Labour Law Circles

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has quietly shaken the foundations of Nigerian employment law. In Skye Bank Plc v. Adedokun Adegun ("Adegun")...

Nigeria Employment

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Ugandan Employment Law: Damages For Wrongful Dismissal, And Why Uganda Needs A Clearer Path

Ugandan employers once needed only a calculator and the employment contract to estimate their liability for wrongful dismissal: pay in lieu of notice, any accrued benefits, and little more.

Uganda Employment

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ENS

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

South Africa Employment

E

ENS

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

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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

South Africa Employment

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

Redefining Employer Liabilities: From Nominal To Substantial Compensation For Wrongful Determination Of Private Employment – Insights From Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun (2024) Lpelr-62219(SC)

Nigeria Employment

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Прекращение Трудовых Отношений В Узбекистане

Uzbekistan Employment

GI

GRATA International

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Whistleblowing

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Silencing The Canary - An Attack On Whistleblowers

The assassination of Gauteng Health employee, Babita Deokaran, has become a stark reminder of the danger and plight faced by whistleblowers on a daily basis in South Africa.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Weaponising Whistleblowing – A Double-edged Sword For Employers

Whistleblowing is a cornerstone of ethical business, intended to empower employees to speak up about wrongdoing without fear of reprisal. South Africa's legislative framework...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

South Africa Employment

WL

World Law Group

Part 2: Wolves In Sheep's Clothing: The Importance Of Investigating Malicious Whistleblowing

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Part 1: The Employee That Cried Wolf: Malicious Whistleblowing And Its Effects

South Africa Employment

WW

Webber Wentzel

Whistle-Blower Protection In Nigeria: Understanding The Law And Your Rights

Nigeria Employment

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Effective Is Your Whistleblowing Programme?

Nigeria Employment

PW

PwC Nigeria

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Kenya Employment

Ma

Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Regulatory Update: Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In September 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), the National Pension Commission ("PenCom"), the Nigerian Immigration Service ("NIS"), the Federal Inland Revenue Service...

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Misconduct Without Dishonesty? Tribunal Clarifies The Scope Of Section 37D Of The Pension Funds Act

A recent decision by the Financial Services Tribunal ("Tribunal") has revisited an old but recurring question under the Pension Funds Act ("the Act"):...

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Licensing A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) In Nigeria: Step-By-Step Guide

Nigeria's pension industry has evolved into one of the country's most heavily regulated and financially significant sectors.

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Individual Tax Residency And Implications Under The Tax Reform Acts

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Revised Guidelines On Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Fund Operators

Nigeria Commercial

DC

DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Jurisdiction Drawn At The Line: Tribunal Confirms Limits Of The Pension Funds Authority

South Africa Employment

AA

Adams & Adams

Beyond Retirement: Integrating Pension Funds Into Your Estate Plan In Nigeria

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

New Employer Obligations Relating To Persons With Disabilities

Kenya Employment

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Contractor Or Employee? The Startup Dilemma That Can Define Your Future

Nigeria Employment

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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Latest Videos

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The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

FS

Fasken South Africa

Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

Deale Attorneys

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

OL

Orison Legal

Life At Axis – Employees Testimonial (Video)

AF

AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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