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South Africa: A work-from-home legacy of Covid-19 – return to office directions must be reasonable

A recent Labour Court judgment confirms an important that return to office instructions must be reasonable and should follow consultation.

A team of Bowmans lawyers wrote the South African chapter in the International Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Pay Transparency for 2025.

The Labour Court recently found that placing an employee on extended unpaid maternity leave was unfair discrimination.

A recent Labour Court judgment serves as a useful reminder of some of the key principles when it comes to the fairness of a retrenchment.

The Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, released for public comment, may deter investment if introduced in its current form.

As this version of the Budget excludes the controversial VAT rate increase in the March Budget, we hope it will be accepted by Parliament.