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Understanding Trade Union Rights and Employer Obligations
Collective bargaining is a central feature of South African labour law. It is the process through which employers and employees, usually represented by trade unions, negotiate terms and conditions of employment and other workplace matters of mutual interest. The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), as amended, expressly aims …
Supporting Employers through Foreign National Employment Compliance
The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026, points to a future where foreign national employment will increasingly need to be managed through sound workforce planning, clear documentation and practical skills transfer. Approached proactively, the Bill can help organisations to reduce risk, preserve access to scarce expertise, strengthen internal capability and …
Procedural and Substantive Fairness in Other Forms of Incapacity
The publication of the Amended Code of Good Practice marked a significant development in the treatment of workplace incapacity, with the amendments taking effect on 4 September 2025. For decades, employers found a degree of certainty within the traditional frameworks governing incapacities for poor work performance and illness. The pillars …
Why Rushed Training Plans Cost More
Late planning is often the culprit behind rising training costs. By the time many organisations start thinking seriously about training, the year is already moving, operational demands are competing for attention, and internal stakeholders are under pressure to finalise budgets and priorities. This is where the training scramble begins. The …
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: The B-BBEE Lifecycle
A proactive approach to planning, evidence preparation, verification readiness, and long-term transformation outcomes For many businesses, B-BBEE only becomes a priority a few months before verification. That’s often when the scramble begins: documents are requested, supporting evidence is chased down, calculations are reviewed, and teams work under pressure to meet …
The Insight Hiding in Your Payslip Data
For many organisations, payroll is primarily associated with ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. While this remains one of payroll’s most important functions, the data generated during every payroll cycle holds significant strategic value. Beneath the payslips, deductions, and earnings lies a wealth of information that can …
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