In this recorded session, Global Solutions unpacks a historic Constitutional Court ruling that has reshaped parental leave rights in South Africa. The Court declared aspects of the parental leave provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act (UIF Act) unconstitutional a significant step forward for workplace equality and parental dignity.
The landmark case, Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others, confirms that all parents regardless of gender or how they became parents are equally entitled to parental leave. This webinar provides clear, practical guidance on what the judgment means for employers, HR and payroll teams, and the Temporary Employment Services (TES) sector.
What you’ll learn:
- Key outcomes of the Constitutional Court judgment
- What equal parental leave means for workplace policy and practice
- Considerations for HR, payroll, and compliance implementation
- How employers can prepare for inclusive, non-discriminatory leave frameworks