Crucial Labour Law Changes 2025: Are You Prepared?
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | Virtual
R950.00 (excl. VAT)
Major labour law reforms are coming—will your organisation be ready? Join top experts Jonathan Goldberg and John Botha as they unpack critical changes to the BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, National Minimum Wage, and more. Gain strategic insights, compliance tools, and risk mitigation frameworks to safeguard your business.
📅 Register now to stay ahead of South Africa’s most significant labour law updates!
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Time & Location
25 February 2025, Tuesday, 09:00 - 12:00
Virtual
About The Event
Crucial Labour Law Changes 2025: Are You Prepared?
A Strategic Briefing on South Africa's Comprehensive Legislative Reforms
Join us for an authoritative analysis of the transformative labour law reforms heading to Parliament, led by two of South Africa's foremost employment relations experts.
Distinguished Presenters
Jonathan GoldbergLabour Market Convenor at NEDLAC
National Minimum Wage Commissioner
John BothaJoint CEO of GBS
Former Employment Equity Commissioner
NEDLAC Business Representative
Event Details
Date: 25 February 2025
Time: 09:00 - 12:00 SAST
Platform: Zoom Virtual Conference
Investment: R950 (excluding VAT)
Comprehensive Reform Coverage
Our experts will unpack critical changes across:
Basic Conditions of Employment ActNew severance calculation methodologies
On-call work regulations
Leave entitlement revisions
Labour Relations ActCollective bargaining framework updates
Dispute resolution mechanisms
Union rights and obligations
Employment EquityEnhanced compliance requirements
New enforcement protocols
Reporting obligations
Additional Critical AreasNational Minimum Wage calculations
Occupational Health & Safety updates including climate provisions
Remote Work regulatory framework
Updated Code of Good Practice for dismissals
Strategic Benefits
Gain essential insights into:
Financial impact assessment methodologies
Compliance preparation strategies
Risk mitigation frameworks
Implementation timelines and requirements
Cost management approaches
Who Should Attend?
This briefing is essential for:
Business Owners and Executives
HR Directors and Managers
Industrial Relations Specialists
Legal Compliance Officers
Employee Relations Managers
HR Consultants and Advisors
Why This Briefing Is Critical
Access direct insights from key architects of the reforms
Understand the full scope of upcoming changes
Develop proactive compliance strategies
Minimize business disruption and risk
Plan effectively for implementation
Deliverables
Participants will receive:
Comprehensive implementation guidelines
Practical compliance checklists
Risk assessment tools
Strategic planning frameworks
Expert analysis documentation
Secure your place now for this business-critical briefing and ensure your organization is prepared for South Africa's most significant labour law reforms in recent years.
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GBS is:
Black Women Owned
Qualifying Small Enterprise
Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor
53% Black Owned
More than 51%
More about the presenter:
Jonathan, AKA Johnny Goldberg
Chairman, Global Business Solutions, Chartered Director, and Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission
Johnny is a renowned expert in South Africa’s labour law and regulatory landscape with over 30 years of experience. A trusted advisor and thought leader, Johnny has led high-level negotiations at plant, industry, and NEDLAC levels. Holding an MBA (Cum Laude), LLB, and Chartered Director status, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant on employment equity, wage negotiations, and business strategy.
As a Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission and Labour Market Convenor at NEDLAC, Johnny represents business interests in shaping national policy and transformation.
John Botha
Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions and CEO, Circle and Square
John Botha is a highly regarded leader in workforce solutions, labour law, and strategic business transformation. As Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, he brings decades of experience and has shaped South Africa's labour and employment landscape through his roles on the Employment Equity Commission and Essential Services Commission.
A former Group Executive Director of South Africa's largest JSE-listed workforce solutions company at just 31, John has represented South Africa at the International Labour Organisation and led key labour law negotiations at NEDLAC. His academic credentials include a BCom Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and executive training from Columbia Business School and MIT.
Renowned for his innovative strategies and transformative insights, John is a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, helping organisations drive growth while navigating complex regulatory environments.
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