by Chelsea Brown | 19 Mar, 2024 | Insights
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (‘FICA’) was instituted to combat and prevent the commission of financial crimes within South Africa. The purpose of this Act includes, but is not limited to, the establishment of a Financial Intelligence Centre (‘FIC’)...
by Chelsea Brown | 12 Mar, 2024 | Insights
Effective from 1 April 2024, the Earnings Threshold – which is determined by the Minster of Employment and Labour from time to time in terms of section 6(3) the Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997 (BCEA) – will increase from R241,110.59 per annum...
by Sean Slabber | 8 Mar, 2024 | Insights, TerraLex
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we also take a moment to honour the trailblazers who have paved the way and lit the path for future generations. This year, TerraLex, a leading global network of leading law firms, announced its top 15 Trailblazing Women in...
by Sean Slabber | 28 Feb, 2024 | Insights
The Minister of Employment and Labour has Gazetted an amendment to the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018, section 6(5), Schedule 1, and Schedule 2 of the Act. These amendments shall become effective as of the 1st of March 2024. The new national minimum wage for...
by Sean Slabber | 28 Feb, 2024 | Insights
On the 1st of February 2024, the Minister of Labour published for comment proposed amendments to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. The proposed amendments relate to the planned introduction of Numerical Targets for different occupational levels in respect of the...
by Sean Slabber | 14 Feb, 2024 | Insights
In the United Kingdom the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published guidance for Judges on the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). The guide briefly considers some of the challenges faced by Judge’s and practitioners alike brought about by the...
