labour law
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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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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…
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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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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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Increase in National Minimum Wage – 1 March 2022
From 1 March 2022 the national minimum wage of South Africa will increase from R21.49 to R23.19 per ordinary hour worked.
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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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Unpacking the Complexities of Paid Sick Leave
Has there every been a time where knowing the ins and outs of sick leave has been this important? In this week’s video I unpack the complexities of paid sick leave to help anyone and everyone understand exactly how it works and what the entitlement is. I discuss common mistakes and misapplications that I have…