Guest: Kgodisho Phashe, Senior Associate at the Employment Law Practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

For many South African employers, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) compliance is usually focused on their commitment to creating a safe working environment free of physical hazards. While its imperative companies take these steps to protect their staff from bodily harm, what is frequently overlooked is that the Act also implicitly covers the mental and emotional well-being of employees. This afternoon we explore the legalities of mental health in the workplace.