Constructive Dismissal in South Africa
Constructive Dismissal in South Africa: The 2026 Legal Test for Employers Constructive dismissal begins with an apparent contradiction: the employee resigns, yet may still claim to have been dismissed. Under section 186(1)(e) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), that claim arises where the employer made continued employment intolerable. The legal question is […]
Earnings Threshold Increases to R269 600.90: A Practical Guide for Employers
With the new earnings threshold of R269 600.90 per year now in effect, South African employers face a practical compliance moment. Failing to adjust payroll structures, employment contracts and HR policies to reflect the new threshold can expose businesses to unfair labour practice claims, disputes at the CCMA, and costly Labour Court proceedings. At Welman Attorneys […]
South Africa’s New Earnings Threshold: What Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know
The South African Minister of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold, effective 1 May 2026. The new threshold is set at R269 600.90 per year (R22 466.74 per month), representing an increase of R7 852.45 – or 3% – from the previous threshold of R261 748.45 that has been in place since 1 […]