Botswana’s New Employment and Labour Relations Act Comes Into Effect

Botswana’s Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2025 has come into effect, introducing a consolidated framework governing employment and labour relations in Botswana. The legislation brings together previously fragmented labour laws and introduces changes relating to employment contracts, workers’ rights, labour relations, dispute resolution and workplace protections.

What does this mean for employers? Businesses should review their employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary procedures and conditions of service to ensure compliance with the new framework. Employers should also assess how the changes may affect existing employment relationships and future hiring arrangements.

Our team at Correia Kariko Legal Practitioners can assist employers and employees in understanding and navigating the implications of these developments.