Act 1 of 2026

What it says

Act No. 1 of 2026, assented 16 February 2026 and deemed in force from 21 November 2025. It substitutes section 104(1) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020: the Trade Unions Act 1926, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 and Industrial Disputes Act 1947 stand repealed from the date appointed under section 1(3), and a new section 104(1A) keeps their tribunals and statutory authorities working until the Code’s are functional.

What was taken from it

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Act.Amendment

The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 — Act No. 1 of 2026, assented to on 16 February 2026, deemed in force from 21 November 2025

Repeal

The Trade Unions Act, 1926; the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946; and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 stand repealed on and from the date appointed under section 1(3) — 21 November 2025, the date S.O. 5320(E) appointed for the whole Code

Tribunals.Continuity

Tribunals and statutory authorities under the repealed Acts continue to function until the corresponding Tribunals and authorities under the Code become functional

Where this is cited

• Industrial Relations