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Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour

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Webinar Recording | Equal leave, equal dignity: Parental leave entitlements after Van Wyk vs Minister of Labour

The Constitutional Court has declared the parental leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 invalid and inconsistent with the Constitution.

8 Oct 2025 46:22 Minutes Webinar

CDH's Employment Law practice is pleased to share our latest guideline on Employment Law: Parental Leave, which unpacks the implications of the recent Constitutional Court judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour; Commission for Gender Equality and Another v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others [2025] ZACC 20.

This landmark decision significantly reshapes how parental leave entitlements are approached in South Africa, with important updates employers and employees should be aware of.

To explore the key takeaways and how they may affect your organisation, click on the link below to access this essential and timeous guideline, which we have designed to help you stay informed and prepared for the evolving landscape of employment law.

Click here to read the Guideline. 

Watch our webinar where we discuss the Constitutional Court’s judgment which has reshaped parental leave. We unpack the Court’s findings regarding the BCEA and UIF Acts and the new parental leave regime. 

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