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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.

New Employer Obligations Relating To Persons With Disabilities

The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 (the 2025 Act) came into force on 27 May 2025. The new statute repeals the earlier 2003 Persons with Disabilities Act (Cap. 133) and puts in place a more inclusive and enforceable framework.

Kenya Employment

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Moonlighting In The Nigerian Tech Industry: What Employers And Employees Need To Know

Moonlighting (holding down a full-time job while running a side hustle) is fast becoming the norm in the global tech space. For employees, the perks are obvious...

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

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

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

Welcome to the first episode of "The New World of Work," hosted by Venolan Naidoo. In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

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

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Evaluating Employee Productivity Through Performance Evaluation [Part One]

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

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

Uganda Employment

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ENS

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

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

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

South Africa Employment

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ENS

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions In Nigeria In View Of Recapitalization In The Banking And Insurance Sectors- Key Considerations

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

Mauritius National Budget 2025-2026 Impact On The Financial Services Sector

Mauritius Finance

TS

The Sovereign Group

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Mauritius Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategy For Financial Services Sector

Mauritius Finance

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The Sovereign Group

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

New Employer Obligations Relating To Persons With Disabilities

The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 (the 2025 Act) came into force on 27 May 2025. The new statute repeals the earlier 2003 Persons with Disabilities Act (Cap. 133) and puts in place a more inclusive and enforceable framework.

Kenya Employment

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

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

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

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Health & Safety

Employer Immunity Is Not Absolute: What This Means For Employment Practices Policies

A recent judgment from the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court provides a critical interpretation of Section 35(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

South Africa Litigation

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Adams & Adams

Key Regulatory Changes Impacting The Mining Sector

The DMPR has recently published guidelines for the implementation of mandatory COPs on road and rail safety management, change management, and fire prevention, as well as a guidance note on the prevention and management of NCDs and mental health disorders in the mining industry.

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

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

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

Mine Health And Safety Act, 1996 – Guidance Note Published For The Prevention And Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases And Mental Health Disorders In The South African Mining Industry

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Foreign Investment In Mining And Natural Resources In Uganda: The Law, Regulations And Tax Considerations

Uganda Government

Gresyndale Legal

Namibia's Occupational Safety And Health Legal Framework Overhauled – What Employers Need To Know

Namibia Employment

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ENS

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

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Redundancy/Layoff

Managing Employment Challenges Amid USAID Funding Cuts

The government of the United States of America recently issued an Executive Order suspending all foreign assistance for 90 days, prompting USAID to halt its international program operations.

Ghana Employment

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

In Focus: Navigating Employment Law With Javokhir Urinov

I first got involved in employment law when I started working on projects where many of our clients had questions about hiring, dismissals, and structuring their internal policies in line with Uzbek...

Uzbekistan Employment

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GRATA International

Supreme Court Rules On Employee Rights In Corporate Restructuring

In the recent landmark decision of Symon Wairobi Gatuma v. Kenya Breweries Limited & 3 Others, SC Petition No. E023 of 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya (SCOK) addressed the complexities surrounding the impact of changes in employment terms.

Kenya Employment

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Balancing Employment And Redundancy During Divestment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Mauritius Revenue Authority Takes Bold Policy Decision To Treat Compensation Under Compromise Agreements As Exempt Income

Mauritius Employment

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Appleby

A Case For The Recognition Of The Concept Of "Stood Off" As An Employment / Labour Practice In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Rights And Responsibilities Of Employers In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Firmus Advisory

Significant Changes To Labor Law

Angola Employment

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WTW

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Kenya Employment

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Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

New Employer Obligations Relating To Persons With Disabilities

The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 (the 2025 Act) came into force on 27 May 2025. The new statute repeals the earlier 2003 Persons with Disabilities Act (Cap. 133) and puts in place a more inclusive and enforceable framework.

Kenya Employment

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

World Of Work Series (Podcast)

Welcome to the first episode of "The New World of Work," hosted by Venolan Naidoo. In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken South Africa

Evaluating Employee Productivity Through Performance Evaluation [Part One]

Performance evaluation is the process of measuring how effectively and efficiently an employee carries out their job responsibilities. It can be likened to holding up a mirror to reflect on one's work...

Nigeria Employment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Uganda Employment

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ENS

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

Nigeria Employment

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

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

Workman's Compensation In South Africa Explained

South Africa Employment

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

The Liability Of Retired Professionals When Rendering Professional Consultation

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Latest Videos

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Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

Deale Attorneys

ENSign - Sensitive Terminations In Ghana (Video)

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ENS

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

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