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The Compensation Fund has issued a warning regarding fraudulent schemes targeting the issuance of Letters of Good Standing under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. The Compensation Fund has issued a warning to employers regarding fraudulent Letters of Good Standing issued outside official Department of Employment and Labour channels. The Department of Employment and Labour has warned of fraudulent emails targeting employers regarding their compliance status under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No. 130 of 1993.
The Department of Employment and Labour has released the draft National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) Bill, which seeks to modernize the governance and membership structures of the council.
The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act regarding parental leave invalid, ordering interim relief for 36 months.
The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act unconstitutional, mandating shared parental leave of four months and ten days for all parents. A summary of the requirements for disciplinary hearings under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995, focusing on procedural fairness and the Code of Good Practice. The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal provides updated guidance on dismissals for misconduct, incapacity, and operational requirements under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995.
The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a consolidated Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, effective 4 September 2025.
The Department of Employment and Labour has opened the 2025 Employment Equity reporting cycle, requiring designated employers to align their submissions with new sector targets. The Department of Employment and Labour has published a new Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995, replacing previous guidelines with immediate effect. The Department of Employment and Labour has published draft General Machinery Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993, for public comment. The National Minimum Wage Commission has commenced its annual review for 2025, extending the deadline for public submissions and questionnaires to 30 September 2025. The Department of Employment & Labour has announced its intention to withdraw the 2003 exclusion regarding payment timeframes for benefit fund contributions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The Department of Employment and Labour has extended the submission deadline for the 2024 Return of Earnings (ROE) to 31 July 2025, providing administrative relief for employers filing for the period ending 28 February 2025. The Department of Employment and Labour has finalised and gazetted the White Paper on Labour Migration, alongside the forthcoming Employment Services Amendment Bill, to regulate the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa.
The Department of Labour is causing confusion over its statement that employers should not force employees to take their annual leave during the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Labour brokers have been dealt a major blow after the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that they were not dual employers when their clients absorb contract workers as permanent staff.
South Africa’s parliament is currently debating amendments to the Labour Relations Act that will change how workers can go on strike. For example, the amendments would require trade unions to hold secret ballots to decide on strike action and introduce a mechanism where strikes could be resolved through an advisory arbitration panel.
Employment laws are among the most comprehensive and complex laws in the country. These laws not only enumerate the rights and obligations of both employers and employees, but they also provide means to protect these rights and the steps by which the aggrieved may air his concerns. 
We've heard of plenty cases of people lying about their qualifications in order to secure employment. It's not always that straightforward when it comes to firing somone. What about a security guard who hides the fact that he has an oustanding criminal charge against him? Can he be fired? Again, the law is not that clear-cut and the security officer may have solid grounds for challenging any attempt to dismiss him.
The Free Market Foundation's challenge to labour unions was heard recently in the High Court, with both sides hailing it as a victory. It's clear the Foundation has grounds to celebrate as the judge's findings will make it more difficult for the minister of labour to extend so-called Bargaining Council Agreements (BCA) to employers who fall outside the BCA system. The Foundation says this is a victory for the millions of South Africans unemployed, and for marginalised workers.
The Free Market Foundation won a major victory in the Pretoria High Court this week when Judge John Murphy intervened, effectively declaring that bargaining council agreements must be subject to judicial review. This, says, the FMF, is a major victory for labour freedom and the unemployed. 
The government is contemplating new laws to curb lengthy and violent strikes that are blamed for lowering SA's investment status and pushing the country into recession. The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.
