CODES OF GOOD PRACTICE

DISMISSAL AFTER REACHING RETIREMENT AGE: THE LEGAL POSITION REVISITED

Just when we thought the law on dismissal after retirement was clear, the Constitutional Court (CC) befuddled the issue with a three-way split decision. Where does this leave employers?

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IN MARCH 2025

The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.

VISA EXTENSION FOR LESOTHO NATIONALS

The Minister of Home Affairs has announced an extension of Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) until 28 November 2025.

VISA EXTENSION FOR ZIMBABWEANS, BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER FOREIGNERS?

The Minister of Home Affairs announced a further extension for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders until 28 November 2025. But what about other undocumented foreigners in your employ?

RETRENCHMENT: WHAT SELECTION CRITERIA NOT TO USE

May an employer use behavioural characteristics (e.g. initiative, enthusiasm and determination) as criteria to select employees for retrenchment?