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How to inform your employer of your maternity leave
For information about when you need to inform your employer and other important information about maternity leave – please see the full video posted to my Youtube Channel. Herewith some suggested wording to inform your employer of your maternity leave: Dear (insert your Employer or Manager’s name here) As you are aware I am currently…
Maternity Leave Contract Clause
Contracts of employment should contain a maternity leave clause. In my experience when the Department of Labour has audited contracts of employment the inspector has not been satisfied with contracts that include leave in the following way: “Maternity leave will be granted in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act”. Employers who use contracts…
Earnings Threshold – 01 March 2023
The new earnings threshold from 01 March 2023 is R241 110.59 per annum. Want to know what it means to earn above or below the earnings threshold? I made a Youtube video detailing this information. Want to know what is included and what is excluded when calculating the earnings threshold? I wrote a blog piece…
How long does a disciplinary hearing take?
Today I chaired a hearing that took 2 hours. That is not the usual, but it is also not that uncommon. If I were to estimate I would say that the average time for a hearing is between 30mins to an hour. But, here are some factors I consider when it comes to the time…
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Hi, I’m Carmen Fourie. An Employment Relations practitioner & the Director of Fourie Employment Relations.
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