In an , Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Rector Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala explore how changing global employment norms and new technologies are impacting the world of work and labour law.
"In 2020, the world was forced into a remote-first mode, revealing the limitations of traditional employment models. This transformation has ushered in ¡°Employment 5.0¡±, an evolving reality that continues to redefine how, where and by whom work is done."
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"These changes have legal implications, particularly concerning the ¡°course and scope¡± of employment, which is a central doctrine to determining employer liability for acts committed by employees.
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"This means revisiting ¡ª and in many cases, redefining ¡ª fundamental legal concepts such as ¡°employee¡±, ¡°employer¡±, ¡°work¡±, ¡°workplace¡± and ¡°scope of employment¡±. Policymakers must also ensure that the rights and protections afforded to traditional employees extend to gig and platform workers, who increasingly constitute a significant portion of the labour force."
Suggested citation: Letlhokwa Mpedi, Marwala Tshilidzi. "Reimagining Employment in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution," ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Centre, 2025-07-23, /article/reimagining-employment-age-fourth-industrial-revolution.
