BCEA Earnings Threshold Update – 1 May 2026
The Minister of Employment and Labour has published a new earnings threshold in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). New threshold: R269,600.90 per annum (approx R22 466 per month) What this means: Employees earning ABOVE this threshold are excluded from certain provisions of the BCEA, specifically those regulating: Ordinary hours of work Overtime […]
When “Tough Love” Becomes Harassment: Gen X Meets Gen Z at Work
The workplace in South Africa is changing and not just because of technology or remote work, a major shift is happening between generations. Many managers today are from Generation X (born roughly 1965–1980), typically characterised as being independent, resilient and used to direct, no-nonsense communication. For them, tough feedback and high expectations are part of […]
Are employers responsible for employees who are sexually harassed/assaulted at work?
Employers need to be aware that their employees have legal recourse if the employees have been sexually harassed/assaulted in the workplace, and the employer failed to address it. Previously, it was thought that employees could only follow the avenue outlined in the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Equity Act (EEA). This would entail lodging […]
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business Everyone handles life’s pressures differently, and this is no exception in the workplace. Some job-related stress can be unavoidable, such as leading a meeting for the first time, pitching new ideas to a client or servicing a difficult customer. However, as an employer, you might unintentionally contribute to your employees’ […]
Prejudice in the workplace – where to draw the line
Prejudice in the workplace – where to draw the line Due to our controversial past, South Africa has been faced with a difficult task of eradicating all forms of racial animosity and behaviour. This is a problem we often find in the employment sphere as well, between the employer and the employee or between colleagues […]