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Is your pay slip compliant with the legislation?
Ensuring that employees receive accurate and compliant pay slips is not just a matter of good practice—it’s a legal requirement. Pay slips are essential documents that provide a detailed breakdown of an employee’s earnings and deductions, ensuring transparency and fostering trust between employers and their staff. However, beyond their functional role, pay slips must adhere…
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Suspending an Employee before a Disciplinary Hearing
Is the suspension before a disciplinary hearing paid? Yes, if you are suspending an employee before a disciplinary hearing, the suspension is with pay. “But they stole from the business” or “But they assaulted someone” I completely understand the frustration that comes with suspending an employee with pay before a disciplinary hearing, however, the purpose…
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What is an Employee paid when they are Retrenched?
In this week’s video I discuss all the various payments an employee is entitled to when they are retrenched. I start by discussing payments due when the employment relationship terminates (through the contract ending, resignation or dismissal), then payments due specifically when an employee is dismissed and then payments due when an employee is retrenched.…
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How to calculate the Earnings Threshold – Labour Law
What is included and excluded from the amount? The amount is before any deductions such as income tax, UIF, medical aid or pension / provident fund contributions Subsistence allowances and travel allowances are NOT included in the amount Achievement awards or once off performance payments and bonuses are NOT included. Payment for overtime is NOT…
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Tips for issuing warnings in the workplace
In the latest video I provide 8 important tips for issuing warnings in the workplace. This video is for managers, supervisors, team leaders and employers to feel more comfortable with implementing fair, effective and efficient corrective measures in the workplace. The video comes with many practical examples. For disciplinary templates (warnings, notice of a hearing…
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Automatically Unfair Dismissals
The details of Section 187 of the Labour Relations Act: Automatically Unfair Dismissals
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Written Particulars of Employment
In the video about contracts of employment I address the question: Do ALL employees NEED to have a contract of employment. The answer is no and the technicalities are discussed in the video. The information, according to Section 29 of the Basic Conditions of Employment, that must be given to the Employee in writing is…
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Is your retrenchment Section 189 or Section 189A?
It is important for both Employers and Employees to know whether their retrenchment falls under Section 189 or Section 189A. Section 189A is commonly referred to as a large scale retrenchment. This article will help you determine whether yours is a Section 189 or Section 189A. A retrenchment is considered a Section 189A, when: Firstly…
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Who to consult with in a Section 189 Retrenchment / Who represents the Employees?
When an Employer contemplates dismissing one or more Employees for reasons based on the Employer’s operational requirements (i.e. retrenchment), the Employer must consult with….. Firstly – Any person whom the employer is required to consult with in terms of a collective agreement (this is usually in the case where an Employer belongs to a bargaining…
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A New Document has been added – OVERTIME agreement
In anticipation of today’s video – a new document has been added for Employers to use to correctly implement overtime as per Section 10 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. If I must say so myself, this document is well drafted and comprehensive, and can prevent a lot of unnecessary labour disputes and ensure…