PART I: THE NEW INTERIM PARENTAL LEAVE REGIME — WHAT EMPLOYERS MUST KNOW RIGHT NOW

South Africa Parental Leave

We begin this two-part series on the recent Constitutional Court judgment that significantly alters South Africa’s parental leave landscape. In Part I, we unpack the immediate legal changes, what they mean for employers today, and the steps employers should already be considering to ensure compliance with the new parental leave regime. In Part II, we […]

solomonholmes at The SASLAW Conference 2025

solomonholmes is proud to support SASLAW and its role in shaping labour law in South Africa. We’ll be at the 28th Annual National Conference in Gqeberha this September! Meet our team at the conference:Kathleen Holmes – Founding partner, 25+ years’ experience, award-winning leader in collective employment law.Dylan Bouchier – Senior Associate, rising star in labour law, dispute […]

Theresa Achada at the ELRC Labour Law Seminar 2025

Theresa Achada ELRC Speaker solomonholmes attorneys

We’re proud to announce that Theresa Achada of solomonholmes will be speaking at the upcoming ELRC Labour Law Seminar! Theresa will be sharing her expert insights on The Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, drawing from her extensive experience in Corporate Employment Law and workplace dispute resolution. The ELRC Labour Law Seminar brings together […]

Welcome Dylan Bouchier!

Please join us in welcoming Dylan Bouchier to the solomonholmes team as a Senior Associate! Employment law specialist, Dylan Bouchier, has joined our team and strengthens our focused offering by bringing sharp, solution-driven thinking and real-world experience to every matter he handles. From chairing disciplinary hearings to representing clients at the CCMA and Labour Court, […]

Labour Law News Conference 2025

Labour Law News Conference South Africa solomonholmes attorneys Kathleen Holmes

At the Labour Law News Conference 2025, solomholmes Senior Partner Kathleen Holmes was invited to consider the facts of a case study and argument by Dion Masher (Executive ENS) and Ludwig Frahm (Partner Fasken) and issue an award on procedural fairness. The conference featured a keynote address by esteemed retired Judge Mohamed Navsa followed by a […]

Client Testimonial: “The Advice Given is Always Practical”

I am happy to write this reference for solomonholmes Attorneys Incorporated, who have been an exceptional support to us. We have worked with the firm on a range of employment law matters, and I can confidently say that their guidance have been both reliable and impactful. From the start, solomonholmes has shown a deep understanding […]

Loadshedding – can employers apply the No Work No Pay rule?

Outgoing CEO Eskom Andre de Ruyter has recently expressed the view to EWN that the 2023 Loadshedding outlook remains bleak. South Africans are currently experiencing stage 6 loadshedding. One of the questions that has arisen is what the future holds for businesses that are electricity-dependent and cannot supplement this need with alternatives such as generators […]

Is Proudly South African the only way? – The employment of foreign nationals.

Legislation regarding the employment of foreign nationals is constantly changing and employers should ensure that they are informed of the developments to avoid being held liable for non-compliance. Businesses have various needs and tailor their models to suit the demands of their client base. Within those specific business needs, an interesting question does present itself. […]