Following negotiations on substantive labour law reforms between organised business, organised labour, and Government at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)—which began in April 2022—the NEDLAC Report on the Labour Law Reform Process was published.
The report outlines the proposals tabled and the outcomes of discussions among the parties. The report and the proposed amendment bills have been submitted to the Minister of Employment and Labour. These four amendment bills seek to introduce changes to:
- The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA)
- The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA)
- The National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (NMWA)
- The Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA)
These proposed reforms must undergo scrutiny by the State Law Advisor and receive Cabinet approval before being tabled. The draft amendment bills will proceed through the Parliamentary process, including opportunities for public comment. We will keep you updated of further developments as they arise.
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