Navigating occupational health and safety in the digital economy

The digitalisation of labour has become increasingly prevalent, necessitating a review of occupational health and safety (OHS) protocols and standards.  Employers and employees face unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities in the digital workplace.  On 25 March 2025, the Department of Employment and Labour released a guide titled “What Every Employer and Employee Should Know…

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Labour Department raids

Bad Employers, Bad Employers, Whatcha gonna do?  Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? During September 2024, the Department of Employment and Labour (“Department”) conducted over 2500 compliance raids in the hospitality sector. This spate of compliance audits was triggered by a TikTok video posted by a former waitress at Babel, a restaurant in…

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