As individuals, and as a nation, work plays a central part in our lives and economic success. Business enterprises require a skilled, competitive and committed workforce to succeed. Most adults spend the majority of their waking hours at work – or post COVID-19 – working from home. The often-asked question ‘What do you do?’ reflects the considered importance in contemporary society of employment and work. This is because our vocation or occupation – be it as an air traffic controller or an airline reservations supervisor – largely defines our place in society and the respective responsibilities and obligations associated with that position. Therefore, there is a need for both employees and employers to understand their rights and obligations in order to prevent breaches of constantly changing employment laws, which may have direct effects on them as professionals and on their business.