LLLRA Progress Update: A Proud First for South Africa
(SA)UEO-sponsored professional body for labour relations practitioners takes shape We are pleased to share that the Labour Leadership and Labour Relation Association (LLLRA) — of which (SA)UEO is the founding sponsor — has officially been recognised as a Professional Body and is now moving forward with its SAQA accreditation application. Once accredited, LLLRA will be […]
Employment Equity Act Heads to Court
What Employers Need to Know While the Legal Battle Unfolds The controversial amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) are now facing legal scrutiny — with Solidarity having launched a court challenge against the revised regulations gazetted in 2023. But while the matter winds its way through the legal system, designated employers still have a […]
Is Your Workplace Emotionally Safe?
Mental health isn’t just an HR issue — it’s a business imperative Mental health has quietly become one of the most urgent risks facing South African employers — not only from a human perspective, but from a legal, operational, and financial one. In Episode 3 of the Future-Fit Business series on Kingfisher FM, Advocate Cisca […]
Small Business, Big Risks: SME Realities on Kingfisher FM
Why Labour Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore Missed the episode? [Click here] to listen to Cisca Moyses’ powerful Kingfisher FM interview on what SME employers are getting wrong — and how to fix it. Practical, plain-spoken, and packed with insights. What’s the Issue? In her opening episode of the Future-Fit Business radio series, Advocate Cisca Moyses […]
Case Law | Zwane v Nqatshana: Why One Settlement Doesn’t Bind Everyone
Don’t Assume It’s Over Just Because One Case Is Settled A recent court case reminds us that when it comes to CCMA settlements, assumptions are dangerous—and clarity is critical. In Zwane v Nqatshana and Others, the Labour Court drew a firm boundary around what a settlement agreement does—and does not—cover. It’s a cautionary tale for […]
Case Law | Kruger v UNISA: When Retirement Isn’t Automatically Unfair
Why Consistency and Contract Clarity Still Matter at 65 By now, most employers know that age-based dismissal must be handled carefully. But a recent ruling in Kruger v UNISA adds nuance—and a vital reminder: retirement at 65 is not automatically unfair, provided your policies are consistent and your contracts are clear. The case offers timely […]
Nedlac Reform: A Wake-Up Call
Our 3 May event unpacked the deeper systemic challenges in South Africa’s labour structures and tripartite forums. Get a front-row seat to what’s failing—and the bold steps (SA)UEO believes we must take next.
Recalibrate Beta Launch: SA’s First Digital B2B Platform for Business Growth
In a bold move to reshape how South African businesses access support, (SA)UEO has partnered with Recalibrate—a first-of-its-kind, digital B2B networking platform built to connect employers with vetted experts, essential tools, and affordable services. Think of it as a Facebook for business—but with a purpose. Recalibrate creates a space where businesses can engage trusted professionals, […]
Youth Wage Subsidy Proposal: (SA)UEO Submits Input on Behalf of Members
The Department of Employment and Labour recently closed public comment on a new Youth Wage Subsidy White Paper, aimed at incentivising businesses to hire young, entry-level workers while addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. (SA)UEO submitted a formal response ahead of the 10 May 2025 deadline—grounded in practical insights from organisers and member businesses across […]
PRASA v Hoyo: Court Clarifies When Salary Gaps Become Unfair Discrimination
In a pivotal Labour Court ruling, PRASA v Hoyo, the court reaffirmed that pay disparities between employees performing the same or similar work can amount to unfair discrimination, unless employers can prove that such differences are based on fair, rational, and consistently applied criteria. The ruling is a wake-up call to employers—particularly those with legacy […]
