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The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb / GroundUp

Labour department accused of shielding sweatshopsTania Broughton

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Retrenchment by AI... and other unfair labour risks of HR automation

Melissa Cogger 26 Aug 2026

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Court rules employers cannot use retrenchment to avoid reinstatement

Bradley Workman-Davies 21 Aug 2026

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Fired for posing like a marketing cutout: Why the CCMA and Labour Court said "unfair"

Shan Radcliffe 20 Aug 2026

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Does a restraint of trade expire at retirement?

Mia de Jager and Shannon Busacker 19 Aug 2026

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When AI meets PoPIA in the workplace: What HR and recruiters need to know

Melissa Cogger and Talita Laubscher 18 Aug 2026

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Retrenchment process: When are competitive interviews fair?

Bradley Workman-Davies 17 Aug 2026

Ekapa Minerals’ diamond mine in Kimberly has been placed into business rescue after a court challenge by NUMSA. Photo supplied

Numsa wins bid to block liquidation of diamond mine

Greg Dor 11 Aug 2026

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that public office bearers in Chapter Nine institutions are not “workers” entitled to benefits beyond what is laid down in the relevant statutes. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Chapter 9 commissioners are not workers, High Court rules

Tania Broughton 6 Aug 2026

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High Court rules PIC CEO suspension invalid, orders reinstatement

5 Aug 2026

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New tech, same rules: Why modernising won’t bypass section 197

Bradley Workman-Davies 4 Aug 2026

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When key employees walk: How to ensure your restraint of trade holds up in court

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Thobile Ndaba 31 Jul 2026

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Dismissing for incapacity? Why medical boarding must be explored first

Pascale Towers and Chloë Loubser 29 Jul 2026

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Off-colour workplace joke amounts to R25k sexual harassment ruling

Sandro Milo, Kyle-Terry Lamb, and Robyn-Leigh Lawrence 28 Jul 2026

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Tshwane textile factory director arrested in labour and immigration raid

27 Jul 2026

The Labour Court has ruled that nine employees fired for picketing were in fact practising wedding songs. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Worker “picket” may have been a wedding rehearsal, says court

Tania Broughton 22 Jul 2026

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Promotion denied due to EE targets ruled 'irrational and unfair' by Labour Court

Talita Laubscher and Nikita Solanki 21 Jul 2026

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”

Tania Broughton 14 Jul 2026

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30 June shutdown: Construction sites must act now

29 Jun 2026

South Africans warned over hidden legal risks of side hustles

South Africans warned over hidden legal risks of side hustles

25 Jun 2026

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and affiliates walk through the street of Cape Town as they embark on a nationwide strike to mark World Day of Decent Work, in Cape Town, South Africa, 7 October 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

SA labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests

Anathi Madubela, Nellie Peyton and Frank Phiri 17 Jun 2026

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What you need to know about the Employment Services Amendment Bill

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 9 Jun 2026

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Landmark ConCourt ruling: When facilitation fails, proceed straight to litigation

Riona Kalua 4 Jun 2026

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Updates to the Fair Pay Bill: What you need to know

Imraan Mahomed and Lee Masuku 27 May 2026

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Why SA’s labour laws are failing young workers

John Botha and Thembi Chagonda 19 May 2026

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New earnings threshold now in effect: Are your employment contracts compliant?

Carole Ratcliffe 12 May 2026

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Are your disciplinary processes up to Code?

6 May 2026

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Labour Court rules on quid pro quo harassment and contractor conduct

Sibusiso Dube and Tony Misago 4 May 2026

Attorney and Prasa whistleblower Martha Ngoye addresses the audience at the launch of the Courage Hub SA. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

New centre to support whistleblowers

Ihsaan Haffejee 28 Apr 2026

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