Many Designated Employers believe a Director-General (DG) Review begins when an Inspector requests their Employment Equity (EE) documents. In reality, it begins long before that – with every recruitment, promotion and termination decision the Designated Employer has made over the course of its Employment Equity journey. EE is not an HR compliance function only. It […]
The draft Code introduces several changes, of which the following are the most significant: Integration of sectoral numerical targets: The single most consequential change is the integration of the mandatory five-year sectoral employment equity target regime under section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. Employers must identify their applicable economic sector via […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited stakeholders and interested parties to comment on the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of Employment Equity (EE) Plans. The draft code was published for public comment on Friday, 24 July 2026, with members of the public given 60 days to […]
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted a draft Code of Good Practice on the preparation and implementation of employment equity plans for South African businesses. The draft Code relates to the new Employment Equity laws that came into effect in 2025. The Employment Equity Amendment Act and its accompanying two sets of […]
The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill marks a significant shift in how South Africa regulates the employment of foreign nationals, with employers expected to take a far more active role in ensuring ongoing compliance. This is the feedback from Lee Masuku, Senior Associate in Employment Law Practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). In an interview […]
South Africa lost 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, with several major industries under pressure. South Africa’s unemployment stats in early 2026 are being driven by sharp contractions in a handful of major industries, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Stats SA. While some sectors recorded modest gains, overall […]
South African employers are being warned to prepare for increased scrutiny as authorities intensify inspections of businesses employing foreign nationals. This was highlighted in a recent case outlined by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), which underscored both labour and immigration risks businesses face. Employment experts and senior associates, Lee Masuku and Taryn York, explained that the case centred […]
Labour inspectors play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with South Africa’s labour laws, as President Cyril Ramaphosa announces plans to increase their numbers. Image: Facebook/ Department of Employment and Labour The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has issued a clarification to address the confusion surrounding the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of […]
Following the conclusion of the first reporting period under the amended Employment Equity Act, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is now moving to an aggressive enforcement phase. The department is training more inspectors, which has significantly increased the probability of a company facing an inspection. The Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022 became […]