The Labour Relations Act (LRA) was developed by negotiation between government, employers and trade unions. Due to the fact that parties had substantially different agendas they were often unable to agree on a number of important details of law which were therefore omitted from the LRA. Some...

by Brian Patterson and Audrey Johnson and Michelle McKinnon - ENS Africa The South African Labour Courts have, until now, not had the opportunity to consider what impact, if any, a so-called “gardening leave” provision may have on the enforceability of a restraint of trade. This issue, among...

Gender diversity is a key selling point for companies that want to attract top talent and boost their bottom line, yet a recent study shows gender advancement in South Africa has deteriorated over the past decade. Gender diversity in business could be a key selling point for organisations looking...

New research released this month by The Student Room, the UK's largest student community, shows that Generation Y graduates are thinking about their careers in the long-term when they enter the job market – according to the survey they are mature, goal-oriented and ambitious in their career...

By Liane McGowan, founder of Happy Monday CC A lack of teamwork, lack of acknowledgement by superiors, high pressure environments and cultural, religious and racial issues lead to a demotivated workforce, even when employees are being remunerated well. As an employer, it is essential to ensure...

“To remain at the summit, it is absolutely critical to possess both learning agility and emotional intelligence in managing one’s self and others.” On a recent visit to KZN I was fortunate enough to touch base with some friends and colleagues for an afternoon catch up. Of this group of...

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced that South Africa’s National Minimum Wage will increase to R30,23 per hour with effect from 1 March 2026. This increase is implemented in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 and is set out in Schedule 1 of Government Gazette No. 54075,...

In the current economic climate and previous easy access to credit, over- indebtedness and inability to pay accounts have become quite commonplace. Unfortunately the process in many instances lead to the service of EAO’s on employers and requires many man hours of work from the employer. It might...