On behalf of the Society's Management Committee, I am writing to invite you to submit abstracts and to circulate this call for the 6th African Labour Law Society Conference. This will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 1-2 August 2024.

"Around the Fireplace - Conversations about African Labour Law" is the theme for the 2024 African Labour Law Society Conference. The conference will explore a wide range of topics and issues related to labour law on a continent whose labour markets face unique challenges.

As the topic suggests, the conference will provide a platform for posing provocative questions that ignite conversations to share developments and experiences from different jurisdictions. It is envisaged that deviating from the normal style of formal presentations will promote the exchange of information and updates from across the continent and promote more meaningful engagement amongst conference participants.

We will welcome submissions about labour law in African jurisdictions and (if from a comparative perspective) beyond, on topics including the following:
1. The Fourth Industrial Revolution
2. Worker Rights and Social Justice
3. Labour Unions and Collective Bargaining
4. Workplace Health and Safety in Africa
5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
6. International Labour Law and globalisation in Africa
7. Labour law and African regional integration

Kindly note the following timelines for submission:
*15 February 2024*: Submission of abstracts
*15 March 2024*: Notification of acceptance
*1 July 2024*: Submission of 4- or 5- page document outlining the key
arguments to be made in the presentation
*15 July 2024*: Presentation to be emailed to the organisers

Kindly find attached the call for papers document for further details and for circulation in your networks. Please feel free to email me pamhidzai.bamu@gmail.com or our Secretariat clare.fincham@africanlabourlaw.org with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to your participation!