Employment Equity Compliance 2026: Is Your Business Ready?

2026-07-21T10:27:12+02:00

Employment Equity Compliance 2026: Everything South African Employers Need to Know

Employment Equity (EE) compliance in 2026 is about far more than simply submitting an annual report. Recent amendments to South Africa’s Employment Equity legislation have introduced stricter compliance requirements, sector-specific numerical targets and increased accountability for designated employers – Refer to the following [more…]

Employment Equity Compliance 2026: Is Your Business Ready?2026-07-21T10:27:12+02:00

Labour Inspections in South Africa: Guidelines for Employers

2026-07-20T13:44:46+02:00

Labour Inspections: What Every Employer Needs to Know

For many employers, receiving notice of a labour inspection can be stressful. However, inspections form part of the Department of Employment and Labour’s ongoing responsibility to monitor compliance with South African labour legislation.

The best way to deal with an inspection is not to wait until an inspector arrives [more…]

Labour Inspections in South Africa: Guidelines for Employers2026-07-20T13:44:46+02:00

South African Labour Law Amendments 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know

2026-07-09T13:42:40+02:00

South African labour legislation is on the verge of one of the most significant transformations in decades. Employers who fail to prepare for these proposed changes could face increased compliance obligations, substantial financial penalties and greater legal risk.

On 26 February 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour published several draft Bills that propose [more…]

South African Labour Law Amendments 2026: What Every Employer Needs to Know2026-07-09T13:42:40+02:00

AARTO for businesses: What Every South African Business Needs to Know About Company Vehicles and Traffic Fines

2026-07-20T13:45:21+02:00

The implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) marks a significant change in how traffic infringements are managed in South Africa. While many motorists focus on the impact on individual drivers, employers and businesses operating company vehicles face a new level of responsibility.

For organisations with company cars, delivery vehicles, [more…]

AARTO for businesses: What Every South African Business Needs to Know About Company Vehicles and Traffic Fines2026-07-20T13:45:21+02:00

Can an Employee Resign to Avoid a Disciplinary Hearing? South African Employer Guide

2026-06-30T14:32:10+02:00

An employee who is facing disciplinary action suddenly resigns with immediate effect. Sound familiar?

Many South African employers assume there is nothing more they can do once a resignation letter lands on their desk. Likewise, many employees believe that resigning “with immediate effect” automatically ends the employment relationship and prevents disciplinary [more…]

Can an Employee Resign to Avoid a Disciplinary Hearing? South African Employer Guide2026-06-30T14:32:10+02:00

Employment Equity Compliance in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know in 2026

2026-07-20T13:48:37+02:00

Employment Equity compliance in South Africa has entered a new era — and in 2026, the consequences of getting it wrong are more significant than ever. With the Employment Equity Amendment Act (Act 4 of 2022) now fully operational and mandatory sector numerical targets gazetted for 18 industries, designated employers face [more…]

Employment Equity Compliance in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know in 20262026-07-20T13:48:37+02:00

Employing Undocumented Foreign Workers in South Africa: 4-Step Legal Guide for Employers

2026-06-19T13:22:48+02:00

Employing Undocumented Foreign Workers in South Africa is a serious compliance issue for employers. In South Africa, employers have a legal duty to ensure that all foreign employees are legally entitled to work. Failure to comply with the Immigration Act can expose businesses to fines, criminal sanctions, and serious reputational damage.

Can Employers Legally [more…]

Employing Undocumented Foreign Workers in South Africa: 4-Step Legal Guide for Employers2026-06-19T13:22:48+02:00

Employee Social Media Conduct and Your Legal Obligations

2026-06-19T13:20:22+02:00

Employee Social Media Conduct has become a critical issue in the modern workplace as social media platforms blur the line between employees’ personal and professional lives. Employees post opinions, share experiences, and engage with public discourse at all hours — often without appreciating the legal and reputational consequences their conduct may have on [more…]

Employee Social Media Conduct and Your Legal Obligations2026-06-19T13:20:22+02:00

Crisis management in the spotlight: Lessons from the Cartrack tragedy

2026-07-20T13:49:12+02:00

Cartrack’s emergency response and engagement with the bereaved family following the tragic death of an employee have attracted significant public attention, offering valuable insights into crisis management and stakeholder communication during times of tragedy.

The recent death of a Cartrack employee at the company’s Rosebank offices has generated widespread media coverage, public scrutiny, and [more…]

Crisis management in the spotlight: Lessons from the Cartrack tragedy2026-07-20T13:49:12+02:00

Fixed Term Contracts in South Africa: What Employers Must Know About Renewals

2026-06-19T14:20:19+02:00

Fixed Term Contracts: Understanding the Basics

A fixed term contract is a written employment agreement that establishes a defined employment period from the outset. Unlike open-ended or permanent employment, it contains a built-in expiry mechanism — either a specific end date, the conclusion of a defined project, or a triggering event such as the return of [more…]

Fixed Term Contracts in South Africa: What Employers Must Know About Renewals2026-06-19T14:20:19+02:00

URGENT WARNING TO EMPLOYERS: Hiring Undocumented Migrants Is Now a Compliance Risk

2026-05-27T12:42:13+02:00

South African businesses face heightened legal and reputational risk following a stark warning issued by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on 26 May 2026. Speaking after the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) weekend meeting, Mbalula confirmed that the government will actively pursue and penalise companies found to be employing undocumented migrants. If your business employs foreign [more…]

URGENT WARNING TO EMPLOYERS: Hiring Undocumented Migrants Is Now a Compliance Risk2026-05-27T12:42:13+02:00

Labour Law Amendment Bill 2025: Key Developments Employers Should Anticipate

2026-03-17T10:09:11+02:00

The Department of Employment and Labour has published the Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025 for public comment, proposing significant updates to South Africa’s employment law framework.

The proposed amendments affect several important statutes, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Employment Equity Act (EEA), the [more…]

Labour Law Amendment Bill 2025: Key Developments Employers Should Anticipate2026-03-17T10:09:11+02:00

New Employment Equity regulations raise the stakes for employers

2025-05-06T12:19:47+02:00

In a twist on the old movie industry saying of “hurry up and wait”, designated employers who have been waiting for clarity on the employment equity regulations must now shift into high gear. The long-awaited regulations have officially come into effect, signalling a move from voluntary to mandatory compliance as of [more…]

New Employment Equity regulations raise the stakes for employers2025-05-06T12:19:47+02:00

Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?

2024-11-07T07:55:26+02:00

Introduction:

When employees are dismissed or abscond following suspected theft or misappropriation of funds, ex-employers often attempt to recover the lost funds from the ex-employee’s pension benefits. In such cases, time is of the essence, as ex-employees may try to withdraw their pension benefits quickly. To have a chance of recovering the lost monies, an ex-employer [more…]

Can businesses recover stolen money from ex-employee pension funds?2024-11-07T07:55:26+02:00

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know

2024-10-15T09:41:55+02:00

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has ramped up its inspection raids, which remind employers to audit foreigners’ employment status to avoid being caught in violation of immigration, employment, and criminal laws.

This was outlined by legal experts at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Imraan Mahomed, Taryn York and Mapaseka Nketu.

Recently, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth reported nearly 2,900 inspections [more…]

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know2024-10-15T09:41:55+02:00

Reminder: Extended Deadline for COIDA Return of Earnings is 30 June 2024

2024-06-07T08:02:20+02:00

Employers and businesses are to take note of the extended deadline set for 30 June 2024 to submit the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) Return of Earnings (ROE). The extension for the period covering 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024 was announced in a Government Notice. In addition to [more…]

Reminder: Extended Deadline for COIDA Return of Earnings is 30 June 20242024-06-07T08:02:20+02:00
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