Hiring foreign employees can add great value to your business, but it is essential to ensure that all employees are legally authorised to work in South Africa. Non-compliance with immigration legislation can expose employers to significant risks, including fines and legal consequences. Before employing a foreign national, keep the following in mind: A passport alone [...]
WHM Labour Law Advisors Recent announcements by the Minister of Home Affairs bring important updates for employers who employ foreign nationals in South Africa. These updates relate specifically to Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) and Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP). Extension of Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) and Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP) were [...]
As HR professionals advising businesses across industries, one of the most frequent compliance risks we see remains misunderstanding the National Minimum Wage (NMW) requirements. Each year, adjustments to the minimum wage introduce renewed legal obligations, and 2026 is no exception. At WHM HR Support Services, we often work with organisations that only discover non-compliance once [...]
In South Africa, the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66 of 1995 provides clear guidelines on how disciplinary processes should be conducted in the workplace. One of the most critical principles that underpin fair labour practices is procedural fairness. Procedural fairness refers to the correct process that must be followed when disciplining an employee. Even [...]
South Africa’s Labour Laws are constantly evolving, making it essential for employers to stay up-to-date with any amendments. Compliance not only protects your business from legal repercussions but also fosters a positive work environment. Here’s a quick guide to what employers should be aware of when it comes to Labour Law amendments in South Africa. [...]
Importance of Following a Fair and Consistent Disciplinary Procedure Fairness and Consistency: Both are pillars of legal and ethical management. Fairness involves treating all cases with impartiality and without bias, whereas consistency requires similar cases to be handled in similar ways, regardless of the individuals involved. This approach protects the organization from legal disputes by [...]
Seun Mahlangu 1)What is CCMA conciliation? Conciliation is a process before the CCMA, a Bargaining Council, or an accredited agency, where a conciliator will try to assist parties, usually an employer and an employee, to resolve a workplace dispute. 2)Steps to prepare for a conciliation meeting. The conciliator may start the process by meeting jointly [...]
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No. A fixed term contract and probation are not the same in South African law. They serve different purposes and have different legal implications. A fixed term contract is a contract of employment that terminates on a specified event, task, project, or date. It is regulated by Section 198B of the Labour Relations [...]
