When good work no longer guarantees good thinking
AI, judgement and what organisations should really be assessing 1. The conversation about AI has changed Over the past year, we have found ourselves talking about AI with clients increasingly [...]
New BCEA Earnings Threshold
The Department of Employment and Labour has published a new Earnings Threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (“BCEA”), effective 1 May 2026. Because the Earnings Threshold [...]
National Minimum Wage increase from 1 March 2026 – your questions answered
The National Minimum Wage in South Africa will increase with effect from 1 March 2026, following the annual adjustment published by the Minister of Employment and Labour in terms of the National [...]
A New Era for Dismissals in South Africa: The New Code of Good Practice on Dismissals
South Africa has officially entered a new chapter in its labour landscape with the gazetting of the Code of Good Practice on Dismissals on 4 September 2025. This draft Code reshapes workplace [...]
South Africa’s new Parental Leave landscape: key changes for Employers
On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court handed down a landmark judgment that reshaped Parental Leave in South Africa. The Court confirmed that the leave provisions in the Basic Conditions of [...]
Why probation periods matter in South African workplaces
Probation periods play a vital role in helping Employers assess whether a new Employee is a good fit for the role and the broader workplace. This assessment goes beyond technical capability and [...]