Employment Equity Alert: 2026 Reporting Season Opens 1 September
The Department of Employment and Labour’s annual Employment Equity reporting portal opens for Designated Employers on 1 September 2026. Employers who have reported previously should watch their inboxes for the activation email giving them access to the online system. This is automatically sent to the CEO and the designated EE Senior Manager, based on the […]
Disciplining Employees for Using ChatGPT at Work
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot have entered almost every South African workplace, often faster than employers can write rules to govern them. AI does not, however, create a law-free zone. Existing employment, privacy, discrimination, confidentiality, and intellectual-property principles still apply. Employers are nevertheless encouraged to develop clear AI rules to remove uncertainty and […]
From Compliance Rush to Strategic Advantage, Rethinking B-BBEE Timing
One of the most common challenges we see is organisations only turning their attention to B-BBEE a few months before verification. By this stage, opportunities have been missed, gaps are difficult to close, and decision-making becomes reactive. A well-managed B-BBEE strategy is not an annual event. It is an ongoing, structured process that requires consistent […]
Top 5 Labour Law Changes Employers Must Know
The recent Labour Law Amendment Bills published for public comment propose important changes to several core employment statutes, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, National Minimum Wage Act, and Labour Relations Act. These bills are open for public comment until the end of March 2026. While the legislation […]
“Current Maternity provisions are unconstitutional” says high court
In January 2020, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) was changed to include Parental leave, Adoption Leave and Commissioning Leave. This was a big step for South Africa as it officially recognised and allowed non-childbearing parents to take parental leave and apply for parental leave benefits through the UIF. Prior to this amendment, the […]
BCEA: A useful summary of rules regarding working hours
Did you know that several sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act [No. 75 of 1997] (BCEA) do not apply to employees earning above an annual earnings threshold? This is often referred to as the “Overtime Threshold” but it applies not only to overtime. What is the annual earnings threshold in terms of the […]
NEW PARTNERSHIP
We are excited to announce that Human Alliance has expanded! Earlier this year, we joined forces with People Partners, a well-established Human Resources, Labour Relations and B-BBEE Consulting firm. This new partnership increases our capacity and allows us to offer our clients an even greater range of services and now includes strategic B-BBEE consulting and […]
Requirements for the precautionary suspension of an employee
Requirements for the precautionary suspension of an employee When is a precautionary suspension necessary and fair? The purpose of a precautionary suspension is mainly to mitigate further risk to an Employer in instances where disciplinary action is contemplated. The circumstances warranting such a suspension differ from case to case. Reasons for a suspension can include […]