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Paternity Leave

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

Paternity leave and how it works

As of the 1st of January 2020, parents have been able to claim Paternity Leave, similar to maternity leave. It is, however, found that Paternity Leave is either misunderstood and or not implemented correctly and often is overviewed in an instance where a parent takes leave for such a special occasion. What is Paternity Leave, Paternity leave and how it works