Employers in South Africa’s hospitality industry are now firmly in the inspection spotlight. The sector is defined broadly under Sectoral Determination 14 and covers hotels, guest houses, lodges, restaurants, pubs, cafés, fast-food outlets and catering operations, so the compliance net is wide. That scrutiny is not theoretical. In 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) reported that its Inspection and Enforcement Services had conducted more than 308,000 inspecti

Just as many organisations were settling into established office-based, hybrid, or limited remote working models, rising fuel prices linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East have introduced a new disruption. Increased commuting costs are once again forcing corporates to reconsider how, where, and when work is performed. The appropriate response from employers will depend on the nature of the work, the operational needs of the business, and the legal framework within whic

As winter settles across South Africa, businesses often experience a familiar challenge: a noticeable increase in employee absenteeism. While many absences are the result of genuine illness, employers are frequently faced with difficult questions around excessive sick leave, questionable medical certificates and the appropriate steps to take when absenteeism begins to affect operations.

The amendments operationalise a provision in the CPA that has been dormant for years. In practical terms, three things have changed:

When an employee’s terms and conditions of employment are regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (BCEA), overtime is an area that is often misunderstood and incorrectly applied.

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