NAVIGATING SOUTH AFRICA'S LANDMARK LABOUR LAW REFORMS POP-UP
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | Virtual
R950.00 (excl. VAT)
A comprehensive, practical briefing on the most far-reaching proposed labour law amendments in a generation. This 2-hour webinar helps employers, HR, in-house counsel and business leaders understand what has been gazetted for public comment, what remains contested, and what to do now to reduce risk and prepare for compliance. The session covers key proposed changes across the LRA and BCEA (with supporting updates touching the EEA and NMWA), with clear “what this means for you” guidance.
R950 excl. VAT. | Live on Zoom
Great news, registrations are OPEN!
Time & Location
25 March 2026, Wednesday, 09:00 - 11:00
Virtual
About The Event
A comprehensive briefing on the most far-reaching amendments to labour legislation in a generation — and what they mean for your organisation.
Following a multi-year tripartite process at NEDLAC, South Africa is considering landmark reforms to core labour legislation. This pop-up webinar is designed as a fast, high-impact update for organisations that need clarity quickly, without waiting for changes to be finalised. You will leave with a clear understanding of the direction of travel, the parts that are most likely to affect employers, and the practical steps to take now to improve risk management and compliance readiness.
The webinar unpacks proposed reforms affecting bargaining council and collective agreement frameworks, dismissal remedies and thresholds, large-scale retrenchment processes and severance pay, the definition and scope of unfair labour practices, and changes impacting temporary employment services, fixed-term and part-time work. It also covers major BCEA proposals relevant to “on call” workers, deductions from remuneration, and leave/pay calculation implications, alongside related high-risk shifts such as extended definitions of employee status and the compliance and cost consequences for non-standard workers. The session also addresses areas of litigation and financial sustainability risk, including proposed EEA amendments relating to unfair discrimination on arbitrary grounds and NMW-related implications following recent case law.
Your facilitators are Jonathan Goldberg and John Botha, bringing direct NEDLAC labour law reform insight and practical employer-focused interpretation to help you plan confidently. The session is offered as a live online webinar on Zoom, and can also be delivered as customised in-house training.
Event details to paste on the page
Date option 1: 03 March 2026
Time: 14:00–16:00
Platform: Zoom
Price: R950 excl. VAT
Date option 2: 25 March 2026
Time: 09:00–11:00
Platform: Zoom
Price: R950 excl. VAT
Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.
Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance
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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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