MAY EMPLOYER POLICIES BE CHANGED UNILATERALLY?

IS THAT NO-SHOW EMPLOYEE REALLY ABSCONDING?

One of the most frustrating challenges for employers is managing situations where employees are absent without communication.

NEW EARNINGS THRESHOLD AS FROM 1 APRIL 2025

Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation as lower-earning employees. How does this work, and what are the other implications?

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.