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Author: Khomotso Makapane and Gabriella de Beer
Khomotso Makapane and Gabriella de Beer
Partners at Bowmans. They write in a personal capacity.
Leave and absenteeism are common workplace challenges. This article explains what South African labour law requires, outlining employee entitlements and employer obligations under the BCEA.