by Melanie Hart | Oct 30, 2026 | Employment
The Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration were amended with effect from 23 October 2026 and introduce a number of procedural amendments. The amendments seek to modernise and clarify practice and...
by Melanie Hart | Jul 24, 2026 | Employment, News
In the recent decision of Machi and Chep SA (Pty) Ltd and Others[1] the Labour Appeal Court confirmed that an overly formalistic approach to disciplinary charges is inappropriate. Background Facts Ms Machi was employed by CHEP as a Senior Human Resources Business...
by Warren Beech | Jun 17, 2026 | Employment, Mining, News
South Africa’s Mining and Natural Resources Sector, like most industries in South Africa, has been hit extremely hard by the contraction of both the global and local economy, and this has, inevitably, led to many mining companies placing operations on care and...
by Melanie Hart | Mar 20, 2026 | Employment
The negotiation of a mutual separation agreement between the employer and the employee, results in a consensual termination of the employment relationship, which constitutes neither a dismissal nor a resignation. The termination of employment by way of a mutual...
by Melanie Hart | Feb 5, 2026 | Employment, News
The Department of Employment and Labour has formally announced the annual adjustment to the National Minimum Wage, as published under Regulation Gazette 11941, in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018. The adjusted wage rates will come into effect on 1 March...
by Melanie Hart | Nov 10, 2025 | Employment, News
The recent landmark judgment of the Constitutional Court in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour [1] marks a significant shift in parental leave rights, ensuring equal and non-discriminatory treatment for all parents, regardless of gender or family...
