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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

A Snapshot Of The National Minimum Wage For 2026

In this bulletin, we take a look at the new national minimum wage, discuss how this wage is to be calculated and comment on how it may affect employees who are not full-time employees, particularly domestic workers.

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

Can An Employee Be Punished Twice For The Same Misconduct? A Review Of Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun (2024) 15 NWLR (Pt. 1960) 1

An employment relationship may be terminated at any time by either party in accordance with the contract of employment, subject to applicable notice requirements. However, when an employer dismisses an employee for gross...

Nigeria Employment

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Can Employers Withhold Employees' Salaries For Failing To Meet KPIs? Key Lessons From Mrs. Iyeyinka Olayanju -v- Global Mercantile And Corporate Logistics Ltd (Judgment Delivered On Thursday, 6 February 2025)

Most employers set specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their employees, and these KPIs help the employer assess the employee's performance over a given period.

Nigeria Employment

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Restraint Of Trade After Dismissal: Labour Appeal Court Clarifies Enforceability

The Labour Appeal Court in the latter part of 2025 provided important guidance on the enforceability of restraint of trade agreements following the dismissal of an employee for misconduct.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Amendment Act, 10 Of 2022

South Africa Employment

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ENS

COIDA Amendments Take Effect: What Employers Need To Know

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Workplace Harmony 101: What Employers And Employees Must Know Under Ghana's Labour Act

Ghana Employment

uA

Firmus Advisory

Employers Now Subject To Dual Enforcement For Non-payment Of Benefit Fund Contributions

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Respecting Professional Boundaries In Hierarchical Workplaces

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Overzealousness At The Workplace: The Positives And Negatives

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What Employers Should Do When A Case Of Sexual Harassment Is Reported

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Occupational Health And Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Environmental Regulations For Workplaces 1987; And General Safety Regulations 1986

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Delayed Action On Employee Misconduct Can Lead To Waiver Of Disciplinary Rights

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Constructive Dismissal Arising From Remote Working Dispute: Lessons For Employers

South Africa Employment

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ENS

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

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Advocaat Law Practice

The Nigerian Tax Reforms – What It Means For MSMEs And Individuals

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WTS Blackwoodstone

4 Top Nigerian Tax Compliance Considerations For Boards In 2026

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

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Redundancy/Layoff

Managing Employment Challenges Amid USAID Funding Cuts

The government of the United States of America recently issued an Executive Order suspending all foreign assistance for 90 days, prompting USAID to halt its international program operations.

Ghana Employment

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Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

In Focus: Navigating Employment Law With Javokhir Urinov

I first got involved in employment law when I started working on projects where many of our clients had questions about hiring, dismissals, and structuring their internal policies in line with Uzbek...

Uzbekistan Employment

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GRATA International

Supreme Court Rules On Employee Rights In Corporate Restructuring

In the recent landmark decision of Symon Wairobi Gatuma v. Kenya Breweries Limited & 3 Others, SC Petition No. E023 of 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya (SCOK) addressed the complexities surrounding the impact of changes in employment terms.

Kenya Employment

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Balancing Employment And Redundancy During Divestment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Mauritius Revenue Authority Takes Bold Policy Decision To Treat Compensation Under Compromise Agreements As Exempt Income

Mauritius Employment

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Appleby

A Case For The Recognition Of The Concept Of "Stood Off" As An Employment / Labour Practice In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Rights And Responsibilities Of Employers In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

uA

Firmus Advisory

Significant Changes To Labor Law

Angola Employment

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WTW

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Kenya Employment

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Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP

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Whistleblowing

The BBC Scandal: Mismanagement Of Manipulation In The Workplace

In November 2025, the British Broadcasting Corporation ("BBC") found itself at the epicentre of a global media storm. The scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Director-General...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Silencing The Canary - An Attack On Whistleblowers

The assassination of Gauteng Health employee, Babita Deokaran, has become a stark reminder of the danger and plight faced by whistleblowers on a daily basis in South Africa.

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Weaponising Whistleblowing – A Double-edged Sword For Employers

Whistleblowing is a cornerstone of ethical business, intended to empower employees to speak up about wrongdoing without fear of reprisal. South Africa's legislative framework...

South Africa Employment

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ENS

2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: South Africa

South Africa Employment

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World Law Group

Part 2: Wolves In Sheep's Clothing: The Importance Of Investigating Malicious Whistleblowing

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Part 1: The Employee That Cried Wolf: Malicious Whistleblowing And Its Effects

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Whistle-Blower Protection In Nigeria: Understanding The Law And Your Rights

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

How Effective Is Your Whistleblowing Programme?

Nigeria Employment

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PwC Nigeria

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Kenya Employment

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Matthew and Partners Advocates LLP

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Contract of Employment

Can An Employee Be Punished Twice For The Same Misconduct? A Review Of Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun (2024) 15 NWLR (Pt. 1960) 1

An employment relationship may be terminated at any time by either party in accordance with the contract of employment, subject to applicable notice requirements. However, when an employer dismisses an employee for gross...

Nigeria Employment

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Can Employers Withhold Employees' Salaries For Failing To Meet KPIs? Key Lessons From Mrs. Iyeyinka Olayanju -v- Global Mercantile And Corporate Logistics Ltd (Judgment Delivered On Thursday, 6 February 2025)

Most employers set specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their employees, and these KPIs help the employer assess the employee's performance over a given period.

Nigeria Employment

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Non-Compete Clauses In Employment Contracts: Balancing The Employee's Right To Gainful Employment And Employer's Interests In A Competitive Market

Nigerian courts have long grappled with striking the proper balance between these competing interests.

Nigeria Employment

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Patreli Partners

How Startups Should Handle Termination To Avoid Legal And Reputational Risk

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Morality Clauses, Corporate Image, And The Paystack Experience

Nigeria Employment

Syntegral Legal Practice

Understanding Restraints Of Trade Against The Backdrop Of FSCA Debarments In The Brokerage Industry

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

The Dual Status Of Public Officers In Private Employment

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

When And How To Use Non-solicit And Non-compete Clauses In IT Contracts In South Africa

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Why You Should Never Sign A Contract Without Legal Review

Nigeria Commercial

Hullbridge Solicitors

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Employers Now Subject To Dual Enforcement For Non-payment Of Benefit Fund Contributions

The Minister of Employment and Labour (the Minister) has withdrawn a long-standing exemption that previously shielded employers from labour law enforcement regarding deadlines for payment of benefit fund contributions.

South Africa Employment

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Webber Wentzel

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

The Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 ("the Act") was signed into law on June 26, 2025, and is set to take effect from January 1, 2026. This new legislation marks a major reform of Nigeria's tax system.

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Interdict Denied: Municipalities Face A High Bar On Pension Withholding

The Mpumalanga High Court has recently delivered a judgment on the critical considerations regarding withholding of pension benefits. While the judgment is not groundbreaking...

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In September 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Advocaat Law Practice

Misconduct Without Dishonesty? Tribunal Clarifies The Scope Of Section 37D Of The Pension Funds Act

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Licensing A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) In Nigeria: Step-By-Step Guide

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Individual Tax Residency And Implications Under The Tax Reform Acts

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Revised Guidelines On Corporate Governance For Licensed Pension Fund Operators

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Jurisdiction Drawn At The Line: Tribunal Confirms Limits Of The Pension Funds Authority

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

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Latest Videos

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The Critical Intersection Of Mental Health And Employment Law In South Africa (Podcast)

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Fasken South Africa

Discussion: Outside Workplace Conduct (Video)

Deale Attorneys

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 1 – Employment Matters (Video)

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Orison Legal

Life At Axis – Employees Testimonial (Video)

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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