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In AFGRI Animal Feeds (A Division of PhilAfrica Foods (Pty) Ltd) v National Union of Metalworkers South Africa and Others, the Constitutional Court considered NUMSA’s attempts to extend its membership beyond its registered scope. In line with its previous decision in NUMS..
Considering the growing cannabis industry and the Government's active investment in cannabis production in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape (donned as South Africa's primary cannabis production hub), it is apparent that cannabis has economic value to South A..
On May 15, 2024, through Resolution No. 4/2024, of May 15, the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique ratified Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, adopted by the General Conference of the International Labour Organization..
Lesotho has enacted the Labour Act, 2024, which consolidates all labour and employment laws in the country. The Act came into force on 2 April 2024 and repeals the Labour Code Order, 1992. While it mirrors the Labour Code, it has also introduced several notable changes wi..
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI’) has mandated that all companies holding expatriate quota positions file their monthly returns through the FMI’s Official Website (e-CITIBIZ) effective November 8, 2023.
The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 ("The Act") introduces key changes to the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 establishing a progressive framework that addresses the evolving needs of the workforce. The Key changes are highlighted in this video.
In a recent judgment, the High Court has ruled that all classes of parents (birthing parents, adoptive parents and surrogacy commissioning parents) should be afforded a collective four months of parental leave. In this judgment, the High Court has proposed, among ot..
On 7 August, the Parliament approved Law no. 13/2023, which introduces the new Labour Law and repeals the current Labour Law approved by Law no. 23/2007 of 1 August.
We hereby inform the business community and other interested parties that on August 7th, 2023, the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique approved the proposal for the revision of the Labor Law.
