The earnings threshold, as provided for under section 6(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA), has once again been increased. With effect from 1 May 2026, the threshold is set at R269 600.90 per annum (approximately R22 466.74 per month),...
In terms of the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (NMWA), the National Minimum Wage Commission annually reviews the national minimum wage (NMW) and submits a recommendation to the Minister of Employment and Labour to adjust it. Following the latest review, the...
The start of a new year brings about a slight level of uncertainty for employers who need to plan for the year ahead. One of the biggest areas of enquiry from our members revolves around the payment of wages, especially as employers anxiously await the proclamation of...
At the LWO, our mission is clear: to play a dynamic role in the management of labour relations that will contribute to a productive and sustainable work environment. Here, our workshops play a key role through practical, relevant training that focuses specifically on...
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 is built on a fundamental principle of the achievement of equality. Section 9 of the Constitution recognises that equality has two critical dimensions. The first, known as formal equality, prohibits unfair...
Update on the BCEA: maternity leave is out and parental leave is in; apex court levels the playing field. On 3 October 2025 the Constitutional court declared Sections 25, 25A, 25B and 25C of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA) unconstitutional....
The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) defines a strike as the partial or complete concerted refusal to work, or the retardation or obstruction of work by employees for the purpose of remedying a grievance or resolving a dispute in respect of any matter of mutual...
At the LWO, our mission is clear: to play a dynamic role in the management of labour relations that will contribute to a productive and sustainable work environment. Our workshops play a key role by providing practical and relevant training that focuses specifically...
In the South African labour environment, the relationship between employers, employees and their representatives is regulated by the Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995 as amended (LRA). This act provides for trade unions that are officially registered with the...
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, published the adjustment to the national minimum wage for 2025 in the Government Gazette on 4 February 2025. The new national minimum wage, which came into effect on 1 March 2025, is set at R28.79 per normal...
Some employers are mistakenly under the impression that an employee who is not in possession of the relevant and legal documentation to perform work in South Africa will not be protected by South African labour legislation and therefore no claim of unfair labour...
The new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, announced in July 2024 plans to enhance collaboration among key stakeholders and tackle pressing issues within the immigration sector. This includes the collaboration between the Departments of Home Affairs,...
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