OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY REGULATIONS

WORK VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNERS

Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP’s), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners.

IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO COIDA: WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW

Recent COIDA amendments affect workplace injury reporting, inspections, compensation rights, rehabilitation obligations, and employer compliance requirements.

NEW EARNINGS THRESHOLD AS FROM 1 MAY 2026

New BCEA earnings threshold from 1 May 2026. Employers must review which employees now qualify for overtime, working time protections and other statutory rights.

STRIKING A DEAL TO AVOID RETRENCHMENT (PART 2)

A new Labour Appeal Court judgment highlights important considerations for employers when mutual separation agreements arise during retrenchment discussions.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE – 1 MARCH 2026

The national minimum wage increases from 1 March 2026, with sector-specific minimum rates, defined exclusions and an exemption process for qualifying employers.