Trustees now have ‘clear guidance’ on dependency and benefit allocations
Dependency is assessed at the member’s date of death, and trustees must conduct active investigations and apply a principled equitable allocation process.
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Employment equity targets drop key safeguards from Solidarity deal
The final employment equity targets have sparked concerns over transparency and methodology in the absence of clear, evidence-based rationale from the Department of Employment and Labour.
New employment equity regulations raise the stakes for employers
With the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations now in effect, designated employers must align with stricter sectoral targets or face stiff penalties – unless they can justify non-compliance.
New draft code on dismissals: what employers need to know
The guidelines provide for more flexibility, particularly for small businesses, while redefining how issues such as misconduct and poor performance are handled.
Small businesses gain relief under Employment Equity Act amendments
The amendments to the Employment Equity Act will come into force on 1 January. Employers must navigate new compliance requirements and prepare for the road ahead.
New Labour Court rules target backlog: what employers need to know
The rules now specify new requirements for review applications, including that the application must contain ‘no more than a concise statement of the grounds of review’.
What employers need to know about the revised employment equity targets
The draft regulations for sector-specific numerical targets raise legal questions amid the upcoming amendments to the Employment Equity Act.
