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In a groundbreaking legal decision, the High Court has declared the existing maternity provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) unconstitutional, citing violations of the rights to equality and human dignity.
The verdict, handed down by the Gauteng High Court, marks a significant turning point in parental leave regulations, effectively