Harassment law in South Africa has undergone a major shift — and many employers are unaware of how broad the definition has become. In 2026, emotional, psychological, digital, and remote‑work harassment are treated as seriously as physical misconduct.
The CCMA is clear: Emotional safety is now a legal requirement, not a “soft issue.”
To help organisations navigate this new landscape, we’re hosting a 90‑minute webinar with labour law expert Angus Bailie, that breaks down the law in practical, employer‑friendly terms.
What you’ll learn
- The broadened legal definition of harassment in 2026
- Emotional & psychological harm: what now qualifies as unfair discrimination
- Digital harassment: WhatsApp, Teams, email & remote‑work misconduct
- How to investigate emotional harm without overstepping
- Employer liability: when “failure to act” becomes a legal risk
- How to update your harassment policy to meet 2026 standards
- Key CCMA cases shaping the new landscape
Who should attend
HR teams, business owners, senior managers, compliance officers, and anyone responsible for workplace culture or employee wellbeing.
Why this matters
Harassment is no longer limited to physical acts or in‑office behaviour. A single message, exclusion from a virtual meeting, or emotionally harmful comment can trigger a discrimination claim.
This webinar gives your organisation the tools to stay compliant, protect employees, and avoid costly disputes.
Meet Your Facilitator: Angus Bailie
Angus blends deep expertise with a famously dry sense of humour, making his webinars both highly informative and entertaining. With over 20 years of legal experience, including 13 running his own law firm and a stint as Acting Judge of the Labour Court, he’s the perfect guide for navigating South African labour law.
He’s also an experienced lecturer (Pearson Institute & University of the Free State) and a SETA-accredited facilitator and trainer.
Register
Date: Tuesday, 12 May - 09h00–10h30
Delivered live via Zoom
Cost: R895 per attendee
PLEASE NOTE: We will be in touch with you to arrange payment and send you the relevant info for this webinar.
