The Department of Employment and Labour has recently conducted labour inspection raids that have attracted significant attention from the media and employers. It is essential that employers understand the origins and scope of these possible inspection raids so that they can prepare themselves and the business accordingly. In this week’s episode of CDH Conversations, Employment Law Director Yvonne Mkefa and Senior Associate Leila Moosa answer critical questions for employers, including: How are labour inspectors empowered? What are their powers? Do they need a warrant to enter work premises? And how can they be identified?