#SickLeave #MedicalPrivacy #EmploymentLaw #SouthAfrica #POPIA #LabourLaw Key Points Right to medical privacy Every South African has a constitutional right to privacy, which includes the confidentiality of medical information. blog.seesa.co.za +1 Employers must respect this and avoid demanding unnecessary medical details from employees on sick leave. Sick-leave entitlements and employer proof demands Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), employees are entitled

#YouthEmployment #SouthAfrica #LabourMarket #StatsSA #YouthUnemployment #WorkAndLabourForce Summary of the article “Statistics South Africa: South Africa’s Youth in the Labour Market: A Decade in Review” Young people aged 15-34 make up about 50.2%  of South Africa’s working-age population — roughly 20.9 million individuals. Statistics South Africa Within that group, those aged 15-24 (≈10.3 million) face the most severe labour-market barriers. Statistics South Africa Over the

#LabourMarket #SouthAfrica #Employment #YouthEmployment #StatsSA #WorkAndLabourForce Introduction South Africa’s labour market continues to face profound challenges — from job losses and stagnation in formal employment, to persistent youth unemployment and under-employment. The latest data from Stats SA’s “Work and labour force” publications reveal the state of play and invite us to reflect on how these trends affect young people, aspiring workers and the broader economy. Key