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Pulse Newsflash | Employment updates for businesses

Labour law update: New minimum wage takes effect Effective 1st March 2026, the increase in the national minimum wage constitutes a material regulatory change requiring immediate compliance review by employers. Read more COIDA amendments are now in force: What should

Pulse Newsflash | New COIDA amendments are now in force: What employers should know

In an important move, critical amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (‘COIDA’), introduced through the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’), are now in effect following a recent proclamation by President

Labour law update: New minimum wage set for 1st March 2026

Following a recent amendment to Schedules 1 and 2 of the National Minimum Wage Act, the national minimum wage is set to increase from R28.79 per hour to R30.23 per hour, effective Sunday, 1st March 2026. Designed to safeguard vulnerable

Newsflash | ConCourt strikes down unequal parental leave

On Friday, the Constitutional Court delivered a watershed judgment in Werner van Wyk v Minister of Employment that restructures South Africa’s parental leave regime. In a unanimous decision, the Court confirmed the invalidity of sections 25, 25A, 25B, and 25C

Pulse | Dismissals & retrenchments: New Code of Good Practice takes effect

Last week, the new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (‘the Code’) came into effect following its recent publication in the Government Gazette. Significantly, the Code establishes a unified framework for employees, employers, and trade unions by replacing and consolidating the

Pulse | The case of the fabricated reason for dismissal: A cautionary tale for employers

A recent Labour Court judgment in Mqikela v Pristo Response Trading demonstrates how attempting to disguise the true reason for an employee’s dismissal can backfire — both financially and reputationally. In this key case, the court’s message was clear: Retaliation

Blog | Simplifying contractual clauses: What is a restraint of trade?

In a competitive market, protecting confidential business information and valuable client relationships is essential to long-term success. Accordingly, employers and businesses often incorporate restraint of trade clauses in their agreements. This article explores how these clauses operate under South African

Pulse | Employment equity update: What designated employers should know

In January, we reported on the operationalisation of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which introduces sectoral targets for designated employers – businesses with 50 or more employees – and those seeing to conduct business with government. Pursuant to this, the

Newsflash | Employment law update: New earnings threshold takes effect today

For the fifth consecutive year, the Department of Employment and Labour has elected to increase the earnings threshold from R254 371.67 per annum to R261 748.45 per annum, with effect from today, 1st April 2025. Designed to safeguard lower-earning employees

All About Property | Construction law update: Government publishes draft Construction Regulations for public comment

In a move that may be of particular interest to STBB’s construction and property development clients, the Minister of Employment and Labour recently published draft Construction Regulations, which seek to improve occupational health and safety in the construction industry, for

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