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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...]

Leave

  • Put a stop to your employees' leave accumulation plans today, or you'll suffer financially in the long run...
  • Employees of the National Australia Bank (NAB) were saving up their annual leave days as Australian law allows them to save up their annual leave if they don't use up their 20 days in any given year. But this becomes expensive for employers, fast, as employees who are made redundant or leave the company are entitled to cash out their leave days. That's why a new strategy's just been introduced to get the employees to take their annual leave days instead of accumulating leave... Here's what the local law says about accumulating annual leave if you have a similar problem in your company. ››› more
  • [24 May 2013]
  • Do you know when your pregnant employees are allowed to go on maternity leave - and for how long?
  • Pregnancy's a time of celebration and preparation for the new life to come. That's why maternity leave is granted across to globe to pregnant employees. But the amount of maternity leave offered varies from country to country. There's renewed interest in maternity leave at the moment with the President of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners suggesting maternity leave be extended to a full year. While this isn't an option in South Africa, here's what you need to know when an employee comes to tell you she's pregnant and wants to plan her maternity leave... ››› more
  • [23 May 2013]
  • Do you know what to do when your employees claim compassionate leave or family responsibility leave?
  • A special official state funeral will be held for former Morning Live presenter Vuyo Mbuli this Friday at West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg. With much of the nation still in shock over his death, you can expect your employees to put in for a day's compassionate leave as they're still in mourning. Here's how to treat the situation... ››› more
  • [22 May 2013]
  • Mama Mia... Read this to prevent maternity leave dilemmas today!
  • South Africa offers better working conditions than the US... when it comes to leave, that is. First, it came to light that many American employees show up for work no matter how sick they are, as they're worried they'll lose their jobs as their employers aren't obligated to offer paid sick leave. Now, a study has found that less than a third of US employers offer their pregnant employees paid maternity leave! Here are your obligations when it comes to maternity leave... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • Are your employees playing with their sick leave?
  • Do your employees grumble that they\'re only entitled to 30 days\' sick leave in a three-year or 36-month cycle? It\'s more than they\'d get in the US, which is usually more lenient than SA. Here\'s what your employees are entitled to when it comes to sick leave, and what to do to ensure they\'re not taking advantage... ››› more
  • [15 May 2013]
  • Make sure you give your employees the legal amount of leave
  • You must ensure you give your employees the correct amount of leave they're legally entitled to. This includes annual leave, maternity leave and family responsibility leave. ››› more
  • [14 May 2013]
  • Make sure your family responsibility leave policy is clear before your employees 'pull a Gary Kirsten' on you
  • The local media industry\'s been spinning with news that Gary Kirsten\'s decided to end his time as South African cricket coach. Citing family responsibility as a reason to stay away from work is even being called \'pulling a Gary Kirsten\'. Because while he led the team to number one in the Test rankings, time away from his family is starting to take its toll, with Kirsten saying, \"Last year, I had 250 days away from... my home. I believe my absentia as a father is compromising my responsibilities to my family.\' Here\'s what to do if your employees start asking for more time off for family responsibility... ››› more
  • [13 May 2013]
  • Revealed: Five important facts about family responsibility leave and your legal obligations
  • Must you allow an employee to take family responsibility leave when one of her in-laws dies? Are you required by law to grant your employees study leave? What happens when one of your employees wants to take time off work to compete in a national sporting event? These are just some of the questions you grapple with when it comes to leave. Today we reveal the facts and your obligations when it comes to leave... ››› more
  • [10 May 2013]
  • Is your employee entitled to maternity leave?
  • Granting four months maternity leave is just one of the many legal obligations you have towards pregnant employees. Do you know your other legal obligations? Read on to discover the three types of employees you\'re supposed to grant maternity leave to so you can comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). ››› more
  • [08 May 2013]
  • Two atypical types of maternity leave you need to brush up on to avoid ending up in the Labour Court!
  • In Australia, a worker at an aged care centre has just taken the company to court. The reason? The company re-allocated her afternoon shifts to other workers and told her she could only take night shifts when she returned to work. And that's not the only way to find yourself in the Labour Courts when it comes to maternity leave. With more and more women choosing to adopt instead of going for natural birth, many companies aren't sure how to handle this type of maternity leave. And what do you do if your pregnant employee has a miscarriage? ››› more
  • [26 April 2013]



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