Author: Chamlabour

Artificial intelligence tools are changing the way businesses operate. From drafting employment contracts to writing disciplinary notices and HR policies, many employers are already using AI to save time and cut costs. But here’s the reality: Using AI in labour-related matters without proper oversight can expose your business to serious legal risk. The Growing Risk…

When people hear “HR manager,” they often think of paperwork, policies, and payroll headaches. But in South Africa, an HR manager’s role is far bigger than admin — it’s about balancing people, compliance, and business growth, all while staying on the right side of the law. And let’s be honest: in today’s labour environment, that’s…

Your quick, clear guide to staying compliant and avoiding unnecessary CCMA headaches in 2026. South Africa has entered a new era when it comes to dismissing employees. As of 4 September 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour officially replaced the old Schedule 8 dismissal rules and the separate operational requirements code with one consolidated…

Updates employers on key changes to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) is essential for protecting workers who are injured or become ill because of their work. In early 2026, several major amendments to COIDA came into effect — and they have important…

If your organisation employs foreign nationals, you are likely familiar with the pressures created by visa expiry dates, renewal processes, and the ongoing administrative delays at the Department of Home Affairs. Fortunately, several important visa concessions have now been extended, providing employers and employees with additional certainty. However, these extensions do not remove your compliance…

South Africa’s Constitutional Court has rewritten the rules on parental leave — and employers must take note. In its landmark judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour, the Court confirmed that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA) unfairly discriminated between mothers, fathers, adoptive and…

Late in August 2025, a Pretoria High Court ruling affirmed the implementation of sectoral numerical targets under South Africa’s revised Employment Equity Act (EEA). Business groups like Sakeliga had sought an urgent interdict to pause the regulation effective from 1 September, but their legal bid was dismissed.  Despite this, the legal battle isn’t over. The matter…