HOME
Labour & HR
CCMA
Workplace Safety
Accounting
Tax
Vat
Videos
DOWNLOADS
Our Experts
Our products
Employment equity
Employment contracts
Discipline and dismissal
Leave
Policies and Procedures
Performance Management
Recruitment
Did you know...

Strikes can cripple your business
>>Find out how you can prevent them<<
Latest news

What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

Employment equity

  • Make sure you're up to scratch on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
  • Big changes are expected in the area of employment equity later this year. And today\'s Budget Speech announcement could spark further changes, especially with regard to employment targets. If you\'re concerned about your employment equity policy, a good starting point is to make sure your business has a valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment or BBBEE certificate. You might already qualify for one! ››› more
  • [27 February 2013]
  • Four ways to ensure you're compliant with the Employment Equity Act
  • The Employment Equity Act (EEA) stipulates that your company needs to take measures to improve affirmative action. Here are four ways you can do this effectively in your company... ››› more
  • [26 February 2013]
  • Watch what you say to avoid discrimination in the workplace!
  • Twitter was abuzz during Oscar Pistorius\' bail hearing on Friday. Not only because Judge Nair took so long to reach his verdict on whether grant Pistorius bail or not, but also because of his word choice: At one point, Nair said he\'d become handicapped by the case. Nair was deeply criticised for this discriminatory word choice against Pistorius in the social media space. Here\'s why you need to watch what you say in the workplace to avoid similar judgment... ››› more
  • [25 February 2013]
  • Race isn't the only area of discrimination to avoid in employment equity!
  • With BEE constantly making headlines, it's no wonder many companies scramble to get their employment quotas looking fair based on race. But don't forget the other areas of discrimination under employment equity laws - you could be discriminating against employees and job applicants without knowing it! ››› more
  • [25 February 2013]
  • Use learnerships to up your company's BEE scorecard
  • 'The Department of Trade and Industry is planning measures to incentivise manufacturers to enter into black economic empowerment (BEE) deals, acting director-general Garth Strachan told Parliament.' This is according to an article published by the Business Day earlier this week. The reason? According to Strachan, the sector hasn't done enough to implement BEE measures in the industry. If your company isn't part of the manufacturing sector, it doesn't mean you don't have to implement plans to up your BEE scorecard. Here's one easy way to do just that. ››› more
  • [20 February 2013]
  • State of the Nation address reveals: Employment Equity should be top of mind for business owners
  • \'On broader economic transformation,\' said President Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation address, \'revised Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act and codes are being finalised. The development of black owned enterprises and black industrialists will be prioritised.\' But while Zuma may call for black economic empowerment (BEE), our Constitution doesn\'t allow for discrimination of any sort. This makes it difficult for business owners to ensure they\'re fulfilling their BEE obligations without being taken to court for discrimination. Here\'s what you can do to implement employment equity in your company fairly. ››› more
  • [18 February 2013]
  • Implement gender plans in your employment equity policy today
  • Ensuring your business meets the Department of Labour\'s employment equity requirements is a massive task. And while most businesses focus on the BEE or race aspect of employment equity, the Commission for Gender Equality has issued a reminder that you also need to implement meaningful gender transformation. It\'s done this because of the recent Mbombela local municipality hearing. The municipality failed attempts to address transformation in the workplace. Here\'s how to ensure your EE policy takes gender transformation into account. ››› more
  • [08 February 2013]
  • Have you put an Employment Equity plan in place? Here's what to do if you haven't
  • Do you lie awake at night wondering how the Employment Equity Act applies to your company? Are you confused about the steps you need to take to implement employment equity in your company? That stops today - read on to discover what you need to do to get your EE plan on track. ››› more
  • [05 February 2013]
  • An easy way to prove your company deals with employment equity and discrimination in the workplace fairly
  • The FW de Klerk Foundation held its 'Uniting Behind the Constitution' conference on Saturday, 2 February 2013, in Cape Town. In it, former president De Klerk spoke of the importance of avoiding discrimination in the workplace when you implement at employment equity policy in your company. Read on to discover an easy way you can prove to the Department of Labour that your company deals with employment equity and discrimination in the workplace fairly. ››› more
  • [05 February 2013]
  • ABVA comments on dti's draft revised B-BBEE Codes
  • The department of trade and industry (dti) rose to the challenge of aligning the draft B-BBEE Codes to other key socio-economic policies and strategies. These include the ASGI_SA, NIPF, IPAP, CSDP, NIPP and the NGP. The Association of BEE Verification Agencies (ABVA) has commended on how this affects BEE good practice in your company, stating that together, these emphasise the following means to the end goals - supplier development, industrialisation, localisation, job creation and skills development. In the long run, this assists in dealing with poverty, inequality and unemployment. ››› more
  • [16 January 2013]



Page: « 2 3 4 5
 

FREE eNewsletter

Sign up to Labour Bulletin

Be the first to know

Download your FREE report now

Categories

Labour & HR

Employment equity | Employment contracts | Discipline and dismissal | Leave | Policies and Procedures | Performance Management

CCMA

Workplace Safety

| Personal Protective Equipment | COID | Risk Assessment | Health and Safety Training | Compliance

Accounting

Tax

Capital Gains Tax | Provisional Tax | Turnover Tax | Donations Tax | Dividends Tax | Income Tax

Vat

Our Products

Videos

DOWNLOADS

LATEST NEWS

Employment contracts: what the law says you must do
>> FIND OUT MORE HERE<<
Strikes can cripple your business - find out how to prevent them
>> CLICK HERE <<
9 Golden rules of Performance Appraisals
>> CLICK HERE <<
Make a dismissal stick, even if it goes to the CCMA
>> FIND OUT HOW<<
You have to dismiss an employee, but do you know how?
>> FIND OUT HOW HERE <<
Exclusive report: Calling all HR managers - this is a must read!
>>Read more<<
Improve your cash flow and eliminate simple accounting mistakes
>> FIND OUT MORE HERE<<
The HR resource that’s making over 13 240 managers' lives MUCH easier!
>> Read more <<
Find out how to recruit staff effectively
>> CLICK HERE <<
Cut your health and safety training bill by 80%
>> FIND OUT HOW <<
News
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: Even part-time staff must have a contract

>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAIL <<
Giant health and safety mistakes that 2 out of 3 companies make every year

>> FIND OUT MORE HERE <<
Save R24 469 by keeping an accurate logbook today

>> CLICK HERE <<
Media
Useful Links

Labour and HR Club







Department of Health

COID

SAICA





SAIPA













CHA Group

Agora Publishing UK

Audit Excel

Portner Press


© 2014 Fspbusiness.co.za. All rights reserved.

Contact Us | Privacy Policy | FAQ | Our Products | About Us | Our Experts | Disclaimer | FREE DOWNLOADS

Disclaimer
Copyright 2014, Fleet Street Publications (Pty) Ltd. The information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this publication. We do research all our recommendations and articles thoroughly, but we disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies or omissions found in this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means of electronic or mechanical, including recording , photocopying, or via a computerised or electric storage or retrieval system without permission granted in writing from the publishers.

Are you a designated employer?

EE law has changed!

Get all the EE news of 2014 in the Labour Bulletin.

Did you know the annual income thresholds for designated employers in the Employment Equity Act has changed? Find out what they are...

powered by
Fokus Digital Services