Labour Court clarifies back pay after reinstatement orders

In Ghiem Moses and 10 Others v the Employer and Francois Wessels (20 January 2026), the Labour Court provided important guidance on employers’ obligations to pay arrear remuneration...

New contractor, same business: Labour Appeal Court confirms section 197 application

On 27 November 2025, the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) delivered judgment in the matter of Electro Hydro World (Pty) Ltd v Murray and Roberts Cementation (Pty) Ltd and Others (JA132/24)...

Labour inspectors’ reach extended to oversight of contributions payable to benefit funds regulated under the Pension Fund Act

Section 34A of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA) regulates the timing of payments by employers to employee benefit funds, including retirement, medical aid andotherfunds.