https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/607.html South Africa news 15 Labour Law & Unions news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/607.html en-us Sun, 17 May 2026 01:36:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-earnings-threshold-now-in-effect-are-your-employment-contracts-compliant-512870a A new earnings threshold took effect on 1 May, raising the level at which employees qualify for certain protections under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). On the surface, the adjustment of 3% – to R269,601 per year, or R22,467 per month – appears modest. In practice, it alters how a significantly greater portion of the workforce must be managed. 1-268036 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-your-disciplinary-processes-up-to-code-069265a Failure to manage disciplinary hearings in line with current legislation can have costly consequences for employers, potentially resulting in the forced reinstatement of or compensation for dismissed staff — even those accused of criminal conduct. 1-267867 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workers-day-at-pick-n-pay-pay-and-benefits-under-review-392498a Pick n Pay has launched a major restructuring process that could reshape working conditions for about 22,000 store employees, as the retailer attempts to rein in costs and stabilise its struggling business. 1-267763 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/labour-court-rules-on-quid-pro-quo-harassment-and-contractor-conduct-281387a In Masimla v Pioneer Fishing (Pty) Ltd and Others, the Labour Court was required to determine a referral related to an unfair discrimination claim under section 10(6)(h) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA). 1-267760 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-servants-receive-4-wage-increase-170576a Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has announced a 4% wage increase for public servants. 1-267668 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-centre-to-support-whistleblowers-403809a Courage Hub SA launches as new whistleblower protection laws are debated. 1-267665 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/labour-court-slams-ccma-commissioner-who-questioned-assault-victims-gender-281157a A Durban judge has set aside a ruling that reinstated a worker dismissed for assaulting a colleague, because the commissioner’s findings were likely influenced by views about the victim’s appearance. 1-267490 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sas-high-earners-may-soon-lose-the-right-to-reclaim-their-jobs-625531a South Africa’s proposed labour law reforms are introducing a debate that goes far beyond technical legal changes. 1-267451 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/whistleblower-overload-part-2-mitigation-through-clear-policies-and-redirected-claims-403799a In part 1 of this series of two articles, Luway Mongie and Graham Damant of Bowmans explained the reasons for the current proliferation of whistleblowing grievances in the workplace. In this article, they outline the ways in which employers can mitigate this issue and ensure employees are following the right grievance procedures. 1-267085 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lac-overturns-interdict-ccma-to-decide-whether-section-188a11-jurisdictional-requirements-exist-392638a In Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa v Modika & Others, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) overturned an order of the Labour Court that had paused the IDC’s internal disciplinary process. 1-267013 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Labour Law & Unions South Africa