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The morning read for Wednesday, March 8

The morning read for Wednesday, March 8

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:

  • How Asian Americans Came To Play A Central Role In The Battle Over Affirmative Action (Alex Samuels, FiveThirtyEight)
  • Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases (Adam Liptak, The New York Times)
  • Key Democrats seek info from former judge who reviewed Supreme Court leak probe after CNN exclusive (Tierney Sneed & Ariane
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Civil Law

Changes to BCEA Earnings Threshold and to National Minimum Wage Act from 1 March 2023

The Minister of Labour has determined that from 1 March 2023, the earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 increased from R224 080.48 per annum (approximately R18 673.37 per month) to R241 110.59 per annum (approximately R20 092.55 per month).

The national minimum wage increased from R23.19 per hour to R25.42 for each ordinary hour worked.

“Earnings” is defined in the BCEA as the regular annual remuneration before deductions i.e. income tax, pension, medical aid and similar … Read the rest