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Parental Leave Guideline

CDH's Employment Law practice is pleased to share our latest guideline on Employment Law: Parental Leave.

6 Oct 2025 1 min read Parental Leave Guideline Article

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, please click here 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.

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