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Employment Services Amendment Bill: What Employers of Foreign Nationals Need to Know
The Employment Services Amendment Bill is proposed, not yet law. Here is what it would require of employers of foreign nationals, the proposed fines and how to comment before 6 November 2026.
New Bargaining Council Agreement Extended to Fast Food, Restaurant and Catering Employers
From 26 October 2026, the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades Bargaining Council’s main agreement binds non-party employers too. Here is who it covers and what employers should do now.
Return of Earnings (ROE) 2026: Deadlines, Submission and Late Penalties
The 2026 ROE season closed on 30 June, but outstanding Returns of Earnings must be in before 31 October 2026. What Notice 4140 says, how to submit on CF Online and what late submission costs.
Absent Employee with Depression: Misconduct or Incapacity? Lessons From a 2026 Labour Court Case
Before treating an ill employee’s absence as misconduct or abscondment, employers should check for incapacity. We unpack the 2026 Matjiu Labour Court judgment and set out five steps for a fair process.
Medical Certificates: How to Spot a Fake and What to Do
When employers can ask for a medical certificate under section 23 of the BCEA, who may issue one, and the checks that help you spot a fake sick note.
Family Responsibility Leave in South Africa: A Guide for Employers
Who qualifies for family responsibility leave under section 27 of the BCEA, which events count, how many days employees get and the proof employers can request.
Letter of Good Standing (COIDA): A Guide for South African Employers
What a COIDA Letter of Good Standing is, why clients and tenders ask for it, who issues it and how South African employers can obtain one.
Sick Leave in the Workplace: A Guide for South African Employers
How sick leave works under the BCEA: the 36-month sick-leave cycle, how many paid sick days employees get, and when an employer can require a medical certificate.
What Labour Law Documents Should Employers Have?
Discover which labour law documents South African employers are legally required or strongly advised to keep.
Could Learnerships Be the Missing Piece in Your B-BBEE Strategy?
Learnerships can support workforce development while contributing towards your B-BBEE Skills Development score, and qualifying registered learnerships may earn section 12H tax allowances. Here’s what to consider.