Pop-Up Crucial Labour Law Changes: Are You Prepared?
Monday, 12 May 2025 | Virtual
R950.00 (excl. VAT)
Major labour law reforms are on the horizon—will your organisation be ready? Join top experts Jonathan Goldberg and John Botha for a critical briefing on upcoming legislative changes, including amendments to the BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, and National Minimum Wage. Gain insights, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance roadmaps to safeguard your business.
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Time & Location
12 May 2025, Monday, 14:00 - 16:00
Virtual
About The Event
A Critical Webinar on South Africa's Upcoming Legislative Reforms
Join leading experts Jonathan Goldberg (Labour Market Convenor at NEDLAC and NMW Commissioner) and John Botha (Joint CEO of GBS, former EE Commissioner, and NEDLAC business representative) for an essential briefing on the comprehensive labour law reforms heading to Parliament.
Why You Can't Miss This:
- Get ahead of major changes affecting every aspect of employment relations
- Understand the financial implications for your business
- Learn how to prepare your organization for compliance
- Gain insights directly from key architects of these reforms
Key Areas Covered:
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act amendments including new severance calculations and on-call work requirements
- Critical changes to the Labour Relations Act affecting collective bargaining and dispute resolution
- Enhanced dismissal requirements under the updated Code of Good Practice
- New Employment Equity obligations and enforcement mechanisms
- National Minimum Wage calculation reforms
- Updated Occupational Health & Safety requirements including climate-related provisions
- Revolutionary Remote Work Regulations
Strategic Value:
- Expert interpretation of complex legislative changes
- Practical implementation guidance
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Compliance preparation roadmap
- Cost impact analysis and planning tools
Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS) - Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance
All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.
*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.
GBS is:
Qualifying Small Enterprise
Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor
53% Black Owned
More than 51% Black Women Owned
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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