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Navigating employment, gender equality and parental leave

Introduction On October 25, 2023, the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa delivered a significant judgment in the case of Van Wyk & Others v The Minister of Employment and Labour. This legal challenge targeted sections 25, 25A, 25B, and 25C of the…

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The necessity of employment contracts

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need a fancy written and signed contract to seal the deal when it comes to getting a job in South Africa, you’re not alone. We’re here to break it down for you and make it simple. In this article, we’ll explore the…

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by Annelise Petzer

Equality for “all parents of whatever stripe”

In the groundbreaking judgment of Van Wyk v Minister of Labour, parental and maternity leave, a subject once bound by traditional gender roles and perspectives,...

by Sandro Milo, Kyle Lamb and Dylan Bouchier

Recent trends in employment litigation in South Africa

Introduction Employment laws in South Africa can be complex, but recent changes have made it crucial for everyone to grasp the essentials. In this article, we’ll...

by Annelise Petzer

Registering a private company in South Africa

Thinking of starting your own business? We have prepared a guide briefly outlining the steps to register a private company in the Republic of South...

by Greg Shapiro and Sarah Charlton

What is the effect of a restraint of trade clause when a business is sold?

A client asked if she is bound by the restraint of trade undertaking contained in her employment contract when her employer sold the business as...

Up, up and away: An increase in the national minimum wage for 2023

Shortly after informing our readers of the upward adjustment to the earnings threshold in terms of section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act,...

by Sandro Milo, Kyle Lamb and Dylan Bouchier

Up once again! A substantial adjustment to the minimum earnings threshold in 2023

Employers and employees must take note that the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced an upward adjustment to the earnings threshold in terms of...

by Sandro Milo, Kyle Lamb and Dylan Bouchier

Employee salary deductions

The applicants in Gqithekhaya and Others v Amathole District Municipality [2022] 4 All SA 106 (ECLD) participated in an unprotected strike and they continued to receive...

by Merilyn Kader

Is an independent contractor an employee?

While it is true that both independent contractors and employees offer their labour to businesses and / or persons, it is important to note the...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

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