Employment Law

Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New

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Published on: 13/11/2025

The Constitutional Court grants equal parental leave rights to all parents, allowing them to share four months’ leave, ending gender inequality in parental benefits.

Family LawEmployment Law

What's the Normal Retirement Age? It's Complicated, as The Plumber's Tale Proves

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Published on: 15/07/2025

Debunking SA's fake new retirement age: Dismissing employees based on age is unfair, unless they've reached their agreed or normal retirement age. Employers must have clear policies and fair processes, or risk significant compensation orders.

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Restraint of Trade: Fatal Vagueness Means no Father Christmas to the Rescue

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Published on: 18/06/2025

A vague restraint of trade clause is unenforceable! A SA High Court case shows a "2 year 8km restriction" was too unclear to protect an employer. Don't DIY; get professional legal help to draft valid, specific clauses.

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Fixed Term Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

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Published on: 18/06/2025

Fixed term contracts in SA are temporary but require written justification & clarity. Employers face "reasonable expectation" claims and need proper reasons for terms over 3 months or risk deemed permanent status. Professional legal advice is key.

Employment LawFixed Term Contract

Employers and Employees Take Note: New Earnings Threshold from 1 April 2025

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Published on: 16/04/2025

New BCEA earnings threshold from 1 April 2025 impacts SA labour law. Changes affect overtime, fixed-term contracts, & unfair dismissal disputes. Employers & employees must be aware. Seek legal advice.

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