By Karin Jesuis, LLLRA As labour relations practitioners, we stand at the crossroads of profound workplace transformation. The convergence of digital acceleration, economic pressure, and shifting human priorities is redefining what sound labour relations practice...
A Cautionary Tale About Sick Notes and Fraudulent Claims Fraudulent sick notes are nothing new—but recent case law serves as a powerful reminder that ignorance won’t necessarily shield employees from dismissal. As business members increasingly face absenteeism abuse,...
Takeaways from the DEL Sessions Attended by GS Elise Coetser and Asst. GS André Fourie (SA)UEO’s leadership attended critical sessions hosted by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in early May, which shed light on the state’s evolving approach to...
Insights from the 3 May Labour Dialogue and What (SA)UEO Plans to Do Next At a critical moment in South Africa’s employment evolution, (SA)UEO and LLLRA convened a landmark dialogue on 3 May 2025 to examine the implications of the Nedlac Labour Reform Report—a...
What business owners need to know about the new beneficial ownership regulations One of the most significant regulatory changes in recent years quietly came into effect—and if you’re a registered business, it affects you. At the recent SBI SME Indaba, this shift took...
Insights from the SBI SME Indaba 2025 and Economist Isaah Mhlanga’s call to action On 20 May 2025, (SA)UEO’s General Secretary Elise Coetser and Assistant General Secretary André Fourie attended the Small Business Institute’s SME Indaba — a national platform bringing...
