Online Webinar: Equal Parental Leave for All Parents: A Practical Guide for South African Employers and HR Professionals after 2025 Landmark Judgement

Calling all South African Employers and Human Resources (HR) professionals!

EmpowerLink Services, in collaboration with Global Business Solutions, invites you to join our insightful webinar where we will unpack one of the most talked-about Employment Law updates on parental leave and the practical implications for employers.

The Constitutional Court of South Africa recently made a ground-breaking ruling that the parental leave provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and Unemployment Insurance Fund Act (UIF Act) are unconstitutional. The judgment in Van Wyk and Others vs Minister of Employment and Labour and Others affirms that all parents, regardless of gender or type of parenthood, must be entitled to equal parental leave.

The Constitutional Court has granted equal parental leave for all parents. Following the 03rd October 2025 Constitutional Court judgment, South African employers are now legally compelled to implement the latest parental leave provisions in line with constitutional rights to equality, dignity, and fair labour practices. This landmark ruling has far-reaching implications for employers, from updating parental leave policies to ensuring compliance and avoiding discrimination.

Our event Facilitator, Grant Wilkinson, is a Senior Legal Executive at Global Business Solutions and a Thought Leader, specialising in South African Labour Law and Strategic Human Resources. Grant will explore the practical impact, legal obligations, and next steps for organisations navigating this shift towards greater equality and flexibility in the workplace.

Implications for Employers aligned with the Court’s Ruling are that Employers must act immediately by:

• Updating parental leave policies to reflect shared four-month entitlement.
• Adjusting UIF and payroll systems to accommodate new standards.
• Avoiding discriminatory practices in leave approvals.
• Revising employment contracts, HR policies, and internal communications.

Who should attend this webinar?

• Business Owners and Executives
• Human Resources Professionals
• Payroll and Compliance Professionals
• Line Managers involved in people management

What will you walk away with?

• A practical understanding of the new parental leave provisions and legal obligations.
• Practical next steps to implement immediately in your organisation.

Exclusive Value-Add Bonus for Attendees

• A Parental Leave Policy Template aligned with the ruling will be shared with attendees within 3 working days after attending this session.
• A Model Employment Contract Clause for immediate implementation.

Event Details:

Host: Terine Lott-Cupido (EmpowerLink Services)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terine-lott-cupido/

Facilitator: Grant Wilkinson (Global Business Solutions)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantwilkinsonsa/

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 17th February 2026

Time: 12h00 to 13h00 (SAST)

Registrations close: 17h00 (SAST) on the 15th February 2026

Investment

Your investment to join this online webinar is R 750, 00 Including VAT per delegate.

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