The NEDLAC Labour Law Series consists of research outputs aimed at supporting NEDLAC and its social partners to develop policy and where appropriate legislative amendments in ongoing labour law reform processes. The series addresses identified areas of labour law that respond to the changing nature of work, the future of work, and the labour market impacts of a just transition to a low-carbon economy. It also focuses on improving social protection for non-standard workers, addressing bottlenecks in existing labour market systems, and enabling economic growth and sustainability for small and emerging businesses.

The series consists of the following outputs –

• No. 1 | Efficiency of labour market institutions: Towards effective dispute resolution and labour justice (2024), by Paul Benjamin and Debbie Collier
• No. 2 | Workers who are (not) employees: Promoting decent work and access to labour standards and social protection (2024), by Debbie Collier, Darcy du Toit, Mario Jacobs and Abigail Osiki
• No. 3 | Remote and hybrid work(ers): Considerations for regulating remote working arrangements and a code of good practice for remote work (2024), by Debbie Collier and Abigail Osiki
• No. 4 | Optimising labour law for a just transition (2024), by Debbie Collier, Shane Godfrey, Vincent Oniga and Abigail Osiki
• No. 5 | “Climate-proofing” labour law: Adapting to increased heat and extreme weather events (2024), by Shane Godfrey and Debbie Collier

The series is designed to encourage social dialogue and critical discourse on the development of labour law and to build the capacity of social partners and enable their engagement in shaping a just and inclusive labour market. The outputs and recommendations are intended as a foundation for future direction, and feedback and comments are welcomed to inform ongoing developments. Correspondence may be emailed to centrow@uwc.ac.za or to the authors contract details included in each publication.