Tag: Brett Abraham

The Essential Services Committee (ESC) has published a notice in terms of section 71, read with section 70(B)(1)(d) of the Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995 (LRA). The notice announces an investigation into whether certain aviation services should be designated as essential services. The ESC published the notice on 23 January 2026. It arrives at a volatile moment for South Africa's aviation industry.

The earnings threshold will increase to R254,371.67 with effect from 1 April 2024, entitling employees falling below the threshold to stricter protections in terms of labour legislation.

A recent Labour Court judgment has upheld an employer’s right to require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination or provide a weekly negative test if they decline to be vaccinated, but it leaves several important questions unanswered.