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 [...]