Labour Law Amendment Bill
Government Gazette (26 February 2026) has published the Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025 for public comment – proposing major changes to the LRA, BCEA, EEA and NMWA. Highlights include a new R1.8 million earnings threshold affecting reinstatement, increased severance pay (from one to two weeks per completed year of service for future service), expanded employee protections, start-up relief from certain bargaining council extensions, and amendments to CCMA powers and minimum wage calculations.
These proposals could significantly impact how employers manage dismissals, restructuring and compliance.
Public comment is now open