Webinar: Master Absenteeism and Leave Management

In this webinar, we explored how to tackle rising absenteeism costs and manage complex leave policies effectively. Key topics covered included: Missed it? Watch to learn how to better manage absenteeism and boost productivity in your organization! Download Absenteeism and leave trend analysis and management 2.0 slides

Webinar: EQ in AI – Incorporating Emotional Intelligence (EQ) into AI Systems.

In this insightful conversation, we explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and emotional intelligence (EQ), highlighting how EQ is transforming not only the TES industry but various sectors across the board. As AI takes on a more significant role in decision-making, the integration of EQ enables systems to better understand and adapt to…

Temporary Disruption of the UIF Online Platform Addressed by Minister of Labour and Employment

The Minister of Labour and Employment recently addressed the ongoing disruptions with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) online system, acknowledging the inconvenience faced by users nationwide. Read more

The goals, timing and criticisms of the NHI Act

On 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill intolaw. The National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023 (NHI Act) marks a pivotal moment in SouthAfrica’s healthcare landscapeAlthough the NHI Act aims to provide comprehensive health coverage, it has ignited significantdebate and controversy, especially concerning its funding and its effect on…

2024 Wage Negotiations Update

”With South Africa’s economic outlook unlike any experienced before, the time wasripe for parties to work together and more so, in the area of industrial policy, toconstruct a collective agreement that quickly and with minimal angst and anxietysettles the vexed issue of wages and brings all stakeholders together to jointlyformulate a framework focused on re-building…

Minister republishes regulations for EE sector targets

To recap, on 14 April 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Employment EquityAmendment Act 4 of 2022 into law, amending the Employment Equity Act of 1998. Theamendments empower the Minister to identify and set employment equity numerical targetsfor each national economic sector.On Friday, 12 May 2023, the Minister published the draft five-year sectoral numerical targetsfor…

Submission Deadline: Annual Placement Report for 2023 – April 30, 2024

Private Employment Agencies (PEA) and Temporary Employment Services (TES) must comply with DEL registration requirements by submitting an annual report on their placements. This obligation is in accordance with the Skills Development Act no. 97 of 1998, Regulation No. 608 of 2000, sub-regulation 5(12). Reports should cover data for the Jan – Dec period and…

All parents of whatever stipe: Changing the landscape of parental and maternity leave.

On 25 October 2023, that Gauteng High Court per Sutherland DJP handed down judgmentdeclaring the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (“BCEA”)relating to maternity-, parental-,adoption-and commissioning parental leave and the relevantprovisions of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 63 of 2001 (“UIA”) unconstitutional and invalidfor falling foul of the rights to equality…