ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, What you should know

You may have been following the developments lately regarding illegal immigrants and specifically the risks associated with employing illegal foreigners.  There has been several instances where  Government has specifically indicated that employers who do employ illegal foreigners will face serious consequences, which may include facing jail time. There has further been renewed calls to increase […]

EARNINGS THRESHOLD INCREASE: URGENT COMPLIANCE NOTICE

The Minister of Employment and Labour has formally published Government Notice No. 7384 on 17 April 2026, confirming that the BCEA earnings threshold will increase to R269 600.90 per annum with effect from 1 May 2026.  Employees earning above this threshold are excluded from various protections under the BCEA.  Compliance Requirements for Employers The increase has significant compliance implications as […]