Barrister Niamh McGowan has been appointed as a deputy chairman of the Labour Court. In a statement, the Labour Court said it was “very pleased to welcome” Ms McGowan from today. Ms McGowan called...

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has gazetted the Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, marking a significant step forward in safeguarding individuals who ...

On March 23, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") asked a federal court to declare unconstitutional and sever the provisions... On March 23, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board ("...

New legislation and proposed legislation aim to limit political influence in government departments and to protect whistleblowers. However, writes Busisiwe Mavuso, they don’t go far enough.’n For ...

Costly missteps in the National Labor Relations Board’s new intake protocol are emerging, as union attorneys report instances where regional offices have thrown out unfair labor practice charges b...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) introduces significant changes to the employer–trade union relationship. For higher education providers, the reforms affect industrial action, recognition,...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act) introduces significant changes to the employer–trade union relationship. For higher education providers, the reforms affect industrial action, recognition,...

If you manage a workforce that includes foreign national employees, you are likely aware that the employment authorization document (EAD) compliance landscape has changed fundamentally over the pa...

Suchir Balaji sought to expose OpenAI’s data abuses. Did it come at the expense of his own life? On October 23, 2024, Suchir Balaji’s face appeared, freshly shaved, boyish but serious, partially sh...

A new joint briefing from the Institute of Employment Rights warns that the Government’s new workplace watchdog, the Fair Work Agency, risks failing to deliver meaningful protections for workers un...