A guide to the Occupational Accidents and Compensation Fund
When you have people working for you, it's important to ensure their safety at work.
Compliance & Policies
Sample compliance policies and recommendations for managing employees’ behavior at work, including smoking, telecommuting and occupational safety.
A guide to the UIF
All employers are obligated to register their employees with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
A short introduction to B-BBEE scorecards
A closer look at Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecards and what they mean for your business.
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act 2012
The Employment Equity Amendments Bill published on 19 October 2012 (‘the Bill’) signifies the first amendments to the Employment Equity Act (‘the EEA’) since it
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Department of Labour
Govt department dealing with labour/employment issues
Dismissal related to transfer of business
What are the current employees' rights when a business has been sold as a going concern?
Expert advice - Contracting workers outside the Labour Relations Act
Contracting workers outside the Labour Relations Act
Fair and unfair dismissal
If you have the unpleasant task of firing an employee, you need to know what is considered fair and unfair according to Labour Law.
First Aid at work
This article sets out the procedures and legal obligations for an employer to insitute a workplace First Aid policy.
Fixed Term Contracts – an update
One of the most important changes to the Labour Relations Act is the added protection afforded to employees on fixed term contracts.
Four common employee misconducts on social media hurting your business
The use of social media has rapidly lead to the convergence of “work life” and “private life”. How can employers protect themselves?
Frequently Asked Labour Law Questions
Find the answers to the most common questions around labour legislation.
Frequently asked questions about leave
These questions and answers should clarify what the rules are with regards to the various types of leave.
Frequently asked questions: contracting in the Digital Age
A look at some commonly asked questions about electronic communications and how legally binding they are.
Frequently asked questions: Social Media and Employees
A look at how to deal with social media in the workplace.
HR for SME’s – do we really need it?
Can you do your HR in-house or should you out-source?
Insubordination vs disrespect
What is insubordination and how should it be dealt with?
Issuing an employee with a written warning
There are procedures to follow when issuing an employee with a written warning.
Labour Guide - online guide to Labour Law in South Africa
http://www.labourguide.co.za
Labour Law Handbook - tips for resolving labour issues
http://www.labourlawhandbook.co.za
Labour.co.za - independant labour law info and support
A website containing news and guidelines on labour/employment Laws and related issues
Leave accrual – first four months
Is an employee who leaves employment within the first four months entitled to be paid for annual leave accrued during that period?
Leave outside the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Employees enjoy certain types of leave under the BCEA, namely annual, sick, family responsibility and maternity leave. Each category of leave is specific...
Letter of warning
This document can be used as a formal letter of warning or final warning for an employee who is not performing or is guilty of misconduct.
Minimum wages
Minimum wages are set as part of the overall conditions of service in the identified sectors or areas.
Power Outages – must employees be paid?
Do employees have to bare the brunt of load-shedding?
Recovering debt from an employee
Sometimes people resign from a business and due to a number of different circumstances, they still owe money to their previous employer.
Reviewing Employment Equity compliance
Employment equity (EE) has become a common feature of employment practices in
Sample Emergency Instructions
As a manager, are you prepared to deal with an emergency situation at the workplace? Do you have an emergency plan? Get help with emergency procedures here.
Sample Health and Safety Policy
Having written safety standards for employees ensures workplace safety. Create a formal safety policy for your company using the sample attached.
Sample Work Rules
To create a good work atmosphere, a business owner must have well-defined rules of conduct for employees. Use these sample work rules for your company’s needs.
Sample Workplace HIV/AIDS Policy Statement
A guide on how to write and HIV/AIDS policy statement.
Services Sector Education and Training Authority - Services SETA
Services Sector Education and Training Authorities have been established to ensure that the skill needs for every sector of the South African economy are identified and that training is available to provide for these skill needs.
South African women demand equal opportunities in the workplace – proposed new legislation
South Africa – March 2014 brought new hope for women struggling to get recognised in the workplace when the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill was adopt
Summary of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
As an employer, one of the many labour laws that will affect you is the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
The CCMA - Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
http://www.ccma.org.za
The employment contract
Anyone who works for you must receive a document containing certain information regarding the conditions of their employment.
The law protects pregnant employees
If you have an employee who is pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to be clear on what your and your employee's rights are regarding her pregnancy.
The obligation to work overtime
Can employees work overtime and what happens if they refuse?
Unlocking the legal issues related to your business
Contracts, tax legislation and other Acts relating to your business can be complicated and getting an attorney to help may be very costly. Of course, there is also the question of whether you even know what your legal obligations are. LawUnlocked provides an online tool that may be able to help you assess what your legal obligations are with regards to various aspects of running your business.
Use this handy Leave Request Form template to manage your employee's sick leave
Use this handy Leave Request Form template to manage your employee's sick leave
What is the CCMA and what does it do?
What exactly is the CCMA, how does it operate and how can you avoid ever having to see the inside of their building?
Zero tolerance in the workplace
What does the Labour Law say when it comes to applying "zero tolerance" policies in the workplace?