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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

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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

Understanding The Employees' Compensation Act And Tortious Claims For Workplace Injuries In Nigeria

The Legislative Arm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Employees' Compensation Act (the "Act") on December 17, 2010, replacing the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap.

Nigeria Employment

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Streamsowers & Kohn

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

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Available Legal Remedies And Employee Compensation For Workplace Accident And Injury In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

Bank Corporate Client Acquisitions: Employment Law Considerations

Nigeria Employment

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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

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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

The Liability Of Retired Professionals When Rendering Professional Consultation

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

When Climate Inaction Becomes A Crime: The Icj Ruling And The Future Of State Liability

Nigeria Environment

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Alliance Law Firm

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

Digital Currencies And Financial Inclusion: Can Cryptocurrencies Bridge The Gap?

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

Mauritius Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategy For Financial Services Sector

Mauritius Finance

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The Sovereign Group

Executors' Duties And Responsibilities In Estate Management: Legal Compliance In Nigeria

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The Trusted Advisors

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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

Bank Corporate Client Acquisitions: Employment Law Considerations

In a recent interview, billionaire Femi Otedola allegedly revealed that multiple banks sent "pretty ladies" to woo him for deposits.

Nigeria Employment

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Balogun Harold

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

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Consumer Rights Protection: A Case Of The Ghanaian Aviation Industry

Ghana Transport

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B&P ASSOCIATES

A Critical Analysis Of Latest Amendments To Employment Laws In Tanzania

Tanzania Employment

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Ernestilla, Mafita & Company Advocates

In Focus: Navigating Employment Law With Javokhir Urinov

Uzbekistan Employment

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GRATA International

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

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Contract of Employment

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

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

Legality And Contemporary Legal Issues On Triangular Employment In Nigeria

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

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Shell v. Minister Of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising

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Balogun Harold

Who Is The Real Employer? – Navigating Liabilities In Triangular Employment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Managing Employment Challenges Amid USAID Funding Cuts

Ghana Employment

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

Termination Of Employment In Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Employment

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GRATA International

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

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SimmonsCooper Partners

A Critical Analysis Of Latest Amendments To Employment Laws In Tanzania

Tanzania Employment

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Ernestilla, Mafita & Company Advocates

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Understanding The Employees' Compensation Act And Tortious Claims For Workplace Injuries In Nigeria

The Legislative Arm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Employees' Compensation Act (the "Act") on December 17, 2010, replacing the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap.

Nigeria Employment

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

The Liability Of Retired Professionals When Rendering Professional Consultation

Every year, thousands of professionals retire from active service, either upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 65 or after 35 years of pensionable service.

Nigeria Employment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

National Pension Commission Introduces New Pension Contribution Remittance System

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

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

How To Hire And Fire

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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

Understanding The Employees' Compensation Act And Tortious Claims For Workplace Injuries In Nigeria

The Legislative Arm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Employees' Compensation Act (the "Act") on December 17, 2010, replacing the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap.

Nigeria Employment

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

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

AA

Adams & Adams

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

E

ENS

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

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Managing Employee Transition In A Merger & Acquisition Transaction

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Where Competition And Employment Law Meet (Video)

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

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

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Latest Videos

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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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