Employment Equity Deadline
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced that employers are reminded that the deadline to submit their 2024 Employment Equity reports is Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at midnight. While President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the proclamation notice in November 2024, setting 1 January 2025 as the start date for the implementation of the Employment Equity…
Read MorePART TIME DOMESTIC WORKERS, EVEN THOSE WORKING ONE DAY A WEEK, MAY BE ENTITLED TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Households who employ the domestic services of cleaners, cooks, gardeners and pool men – even just once a week, that they could be legally liable for employee benefits if they rendered a service beyond 24 hours monthly. Domestic workers play a critical role in the machine that is South Africa, helping households with children, cooking,…
Read More15 JANUARY 2025 IS THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY CUT OFF DATE
Big changes for South African companies with over 50 employees South Africa’s Employment Equity Amendment Act No.4 of 2022 (EEAA) came into operation on 1 January 2025, with big changes for companies that employ over 50 people. The new laws were signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in April 2023 but took some time…
Read MoreEnding the year
It’s been a very up and down year, some great feats on the sporting front, some gains in the economy and a government of unity to hopefully take us into a new era of prosperity and stability. I take this opportunity to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful safe and peaceful holiday.…
Read MoreDISMISSAL IN ABSENTIA
WORKING ON FIRE (PTY) LTD V MAFISA AND OTHERS (JR2132/20) [2024] ZALCJHB 104 (6 MARCH 2024)The employee worked as a Regional Manager.The employee wrote an email that amounted effectively to an open letter addressed to all staff of the employer complaining about the appointment of the Regional Manager. In so doing, he questioned the judgment…
Read MoreEmployment Equity Amendments. Designated employers are encouraged to ensure compliance
The EEAA was signed into law in April 2023 and has sought to introduce significant amendments to the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998 (EEA). Certain of these changes are likely to impact all employers, however, the majority of the changes are of specific importance to employers employing more than 50 employees (ie. designated employers).…
Read MoreEmployment Equity Amendments
On Thursday, 28 November 2024, the Government Gazette published a proclamation by the President of the Republic of South Africa confirming the commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. The amendments will come into force on 1 January 2025. Key amendments include: Suemeya Hanif Kerry-Anne do Couto
Read MoreExtension of validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
On 28 November 2024, on the eve of the expiry of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP), Minister Leon Schreiber (Minister) extended the validity of all ZEP’s for an additional period of 12 months until 28 November 2025. The purpose of this extension is to allow the Minister to comply with the duties placed on him by…
Read MoreThe Employment Equity Act Amendments are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025
The Employment Equity Act Amendments are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. The amendments will introduce various changes including two more important changes being: · Sectoral numerical targets The Minister of Employment and Labour will be able to set targets for economic sectors to ensure that historically disadvantaged groups are represented equitably in…
Read MoreAlcohol at Year End Functions
During the holiday season, year-end office parties become a staple event in many companies, bringing together employees to celebrate their accomplishments. However, when alcohol is served at these functions, it introduces a set of responsibilities for employers that go beyond simply hosting a festive gathering. Managing alcohol consumption at these events is critical to ensuring…
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