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This year 9 August (National Women’s Day) falls on a Sunday. Therefore Monday, 10 August 2026, is also a public holiday. So, what must employees be paid?
Understanding your legal obligations, verification duties, and record-keeping requirements has never been more important.
Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP’s), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners.
Recent COIDA amendments affect workplace injury reporting, inspections, compensation rights, rehabilitation obligations, and employer compliance requirements.
New BCEA earnings threshold from 1 May 2026. Employers must review which employees now qualify for overtime, working time protections and other statutory rights.
Freek Robinson interviews Labourwise Director Pieter Human on South Africa’s new Dismissal Code.
Freek Robinson in gesprek met Pieter Human oor die nuwe Ontslagkode.
COSATU nationwide protest action on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. What should employers do?
Can you require a medical certificate for sick leave taken on Mondays, Fridays, or around public holidays?
Are medical certificates from clinics valid for sick leave? Learn the requirements and limitations.
Are medical certificates from online consultations valid for sick leave? Understand the rules and legal position.
Find out when and how an employer can challenge the validity of a medical certificate for sick leave purposes.
Can employers refuse medical certificates from specific practitioners? Learn the requirements and legal risks.
Learn what counts as sick leave abuse and how to address it with effective workplace policies.
Can you dismiss an employee for a fake medical certificate? Learn the legal process and proof required.
Learn the disciplinary steps to take if an employee fails to follow sick leave policies or procedures.
Explore effective workplace policies for managing sick leave and reducing absenteeism.
Should sick leave be included in contracts or policy? Learn the best approach for compliance and flexibility.
Can employees use sick leave for serious medical treatments like chemotherapy or dialysis? Find out here.
Find out when an employer can start a medical incapacity process due to frequent or long-term illness.
The new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code), came into effect on 4 September 2025. It replaces the previous codes relating to dismissal and retrenchment.