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ER / HR Forum:
When a Workplace Joke Crosses the Line & Shielding Whistleblowers
A single crude remark can trigger liability under the Employment Equity Act, while the Protected Disclosures Bill 2026 is set to overhaul whistleblower protections entirely. This practical session equips ER / HR Practitioners with clear, actionable insights on both fronts.
DATE: 20 August 2026
TIME: 16:00 – 17:00
PRICE: Free
Here’s what we’ll be covering:
- Sexual Harassment: Lessons from Easybranch (Pty) Ltd v Sibiya
Drawing on two key judgments — City of Cape Town v SAMWU obo Mlungwana Drawing on the Labour Court’s June 2026 judgment, we unpack how a once-off crude sexual remark made in front of colleagues constituted sexual harassment. We examine when a single incident is serious enough, the fully gender-neutral nature of the protections, why treating the matter as an ordinary failed to discharge the employer’s section 60 duties, the limits of informal resolution, proactive prevention requirements for the statutory defence, and the Court’s approach to just and equitable compensation. - Unpacking the Protected Disclosures Bill 2026
An overview of the Bill that may repeal and replace the Protected Disclosures Act 26 of 2000. We cover the expanded definition of “discloser” (and “related persons”), mandatory new internal procedures and compressed timelines for employers, website disclosure requirements, the central government database, strengthened confidentiality and anti-retaliation measures (including criminal sanctions of up to 15 years), witness protection, financial awards and the retired-judge complaints mechanism.
Don’t miss this practical and forward-looking session. Reserve your spot now!
PLEASE NOTE: No recordings available. Slides are available to attending delegates. Fees are charged per delegate and not per screen.
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