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Landmark Court Ruling Transforms Maternity and Parental Leave Rights

On 25 October 2023, Deputy Judge President Sutherland handed down the judgment of Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour [2023] ZAGPJHC 1213. This judgment fundamentally changes how maternity and parental leave will be dealt with in the future. The background to the matter: The matter emanated from the Van Wyk family’s Landmark Court Ruling Transforms Maternity and Parental Leave Rights