The Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty industry, amidst its creative and service driven flair, has a complex framework of legislative compliance requirements that business owners and employers must expertly navigate. Recent legislative updates and the extension of the industry collective and agency shop agreements until 30 April 2026 have ensured and safeguarded compliance enforcement and industry standardisation. This article examines the latest regulatory developments, cu

Subject: Submission regarding the Proposed Inclusion of Somatology Under the Provisions of the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) The Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty (EOHCB), a registered employers’ organisation representing over 2000 employers within the cosmetology and beauty industry, we express our concern regarding the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (AHPCSA) intention to open a statutory regist

In a landmark ruling that reshapes South African labour law, the Constitutional Court has declared the country’s parental leave framework unconstitutional for discriminating against fathers, adoptive parents, and commissioning parents. The judgment, handed down in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others, affirms the right of all parents to equal leave, regardless of gender or the nature of their parenthood. The case originated in the Gauteng High Cou

As South Africa’s labour environment continues to evolve, employers are increasingly expected to lead with purpose by balancing operational needs with legal compliance, ethical recruitment and inclusive practices. Recruitment and Advertisement: Recruitment begins with how a role is advertised. Employers should: Clearly state the requirements and responsibilities of the vacant position, avoiding vague or exclusionary language. Disclose salary ranges upfront, as proposed by the

This article explains which employee deductions and employer levies salons must collect and pay (PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension & sick-pay fund contributions, bargaining-council levies), and the legal and practical risks of failing to pay them on time — including SARS penalties and interest, civil claims, criminal exposure, personal liability for directors, enforcement by the HCSBC and other bodies, and business reputational/operational harm. It ends with a short, practical complian

Once upon a time, communication was deliberate. A phone call meant dialing a rotary line, often through a switchboard operator. Letters were handwritten. Conversations were private. If someone wanted to reach you, they needed your permission and your physical address. As decades passed, technology evolved. Telephones became mobile. Messaging became instant. Social media turned private lives into public timelines. And now, artificial intelligence (AI) allows us to ask question

The personal care industry - made up largely of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) - is calling on the National Minimum Wage Commission...

Part 2 of 2 Following Part 1, which highlighted the risks associated with emoji use in professional communication, this article provides...

The South African labour landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the gazetting and implementation of the new Code of...

The beauty industry in South Africa stands at the intersection of creative enterprise and complex regulatory regimes. On one hand, the...

The status of Foreign Nationals working in South Africa remains a constantly developing topic as new extensions are granted and it may be...

Part 1 of 2 In an increasingly digital and fast-paced work environment, the nature of internal and external communication has evolved...

Our industry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the...

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, with digital tools becoming essential...

In the beauty industry - where the majority of the workforce is made up of women, many of whom work on non-traditional or informal...

Part 2 of 2 Receiving a workplace 7.11 dispute notice - whether at the CCMA or a Bargaining Council - requires following clear steps and...

Part 1 of 2 Navigating workplace disputes in South Africa requires a solid understanding of the institutions responsible for resolving...

Recent amendments to South Africa’s Companies Act have introduced significant changes to corporate law, effective from December 27, 2024....

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry is one of the most dynamic sectors globally, with millions of professionals offering a...

The UIF is conducting post-verification audits on COVID-19 TERS payments to ensure that funds went to the right employees and were used...