Brunch with Bailie

What SA Employers Must Know About the New Parental Leave Laws

South Africa’s parental leave landscape has just shifted—and if you’re an employer, HR lead, or payroll manager, you need to act now.

Join labour law expert Angus Bailie for a bite-sized, high-impact session unpacking the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling on parental leave. The judgment rewrites how employers must apply the BCEA—effective immediately—and suspends outdated provisions that unfairly discriminated between different kinds of parents.

What you’ll learn in 30 minutes:

  • How to apply the new “four months and ten days” shared leave structure
  • What counts as parental status under the Children’s Act
  • What to update in your contracts, policies, and HR templates
  • How to align payroll and benefits with the new framework
  • Why “mother-default” bias must be eliminated from your workplace

This is not a future reform—it’s the law today. Angus will walk you through the interim BCEA text, what UIF changes are still pending, and how to stay compliant while Parliament catches up.

Who should attend:

Business owners, HR professionals, payroll teams, legal advisors, and anyone responsible for employee wellbeing and compliance.

Meet Your Expert Facilitator: Angus Bailie

With over 24 years of experience, Angus Bailie is a respected authority in South African labour law. His credentials include:

Acting Judge in the Labour Court (2017)

Lecturer at renowned universities

SETA-accredited trainer and creator of bespoke labour law training 

✅ Expert witness in labour disputes

Don’t miss this essential conversation! Reserve your spot today.

Register for FREE Virtual Talk

Thursday 16 October | 09h30 - 10h00

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