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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...]

company cars

  • Do your company drivers know these eight defensive driving tips?
  • South Africa has one of the highest motor vehicle accident (MVA) rates in the world. In fact, nearly 6000 people die on our roads every year. But there's a way to ensure your company drivers don't become another statistic. Here are eight defensive driving tips your drivers can use to avoid accidents on the roads.... ››› more
  • [21 August 2013]
  • 10 tips to ensure your company drivers are safe on the roads
  • If you have employees who drive company cars for business purposes you need to ensure they drive safely on the roads. Your health and safety responsibilities include this. So make sure your drivers are aware of these 10 safe driving tips so they can avoid accidents.... ››› more
  • [12 August 2013]
  • Are your employment contracts in line with the requirements of the Income Tax Act?
  • You probably know that a watertight employment contract is as good as money in the bank. But did you know the Income Tax Act requires your employment contracts to meet certain requirements? Read on to find out what these requirements are so you can comply.... ››› more
  • [30 July 2013]
  • Car tracking devices: - Are these allowed or are you breaching your employee's privacy?
  • You must respect your employees' right to privacy at the workplace. But what happens in an event where you want to install tracking devices to company cars and your employee accuses you of infringing his right to privacy? Read on to find out what the law says about tracking devices in company cars and your employee's privacy.... ››› more
  • [26 July 2013]
  • Have you equipped your company drivers with these four essential driving tips?
  • Transport Minister Ben Martin has pleaded with road users to be more vigilant on the roads following an accident in which 15 people died in Sandfontein in North West. According to media reports, preliminary indications by the transport department were that a light delivery vehicle turned into oncoming traffic and collided with a bus. Through his spokesperson, the minister 'called on every road user to take personal responsibility in road safety and ensure that South African roads are not turned into killing fields', News 24 reported. If you employ drivers who use company cars to carry out company duties, you should take the minister's plea to heart and safeguard your employees. Read on to discover four tips your company drivers can use to minimise road accidents.... ››› more
  • [02 July 2013]
  • Revealed: Eight employee fringe benefits that qualify for output tax
  • US President Barack Obama's trip to sub-Saharan Africa later this month has sparked criticism for the hefty price it carries. It's expected to cost American taxpayers as much as $100 million. Among the related costs will be fighter jets, hundreds of Secret Service agents, a Navy ship with a full trauma centre and military cargo planes to bring 56 vehicles including 14 limousines and three trucks loaded with sheets of bullet proof glass to cover the windows of the hotels where the first family will stay, Fox News reports. Obama's trip has certainly put the spotlight on employee fringe benefits in a struggling US economy. But fringe benefits don't just relate to the States. In terms of South Africa's Vat Act, there are eight employee fringe benefits you must calculate output tax on. Read on to discover what these benefits are so you can declare the fringe benefits on your Vat return and ensure your payroll is 100% Vat-compliant.... ››› more
  • [21 June 2013]
  • Property developers made a big splash about selling cheap properties... here's what they didn't tell you
  • For most first time homebuyers, the moment of signing the offer to purchase is filled with nervous excitement. For the Jansen's, it was when they were first confronted with an additional R140 000 on their R1 million dream home.... ››› more
  • [20 June 2013]
  • 8 employee fringe benefits that qualify for output tax
  • There are eight employee fringe benefits you must calculate output tax on. If you fail to declare output tax on these fringe benefits, SARS will charge your company penalties and interest. Read on to discover what these benefits are so you can declare the fringe benefits on your Vat return and ensure your payroll is 100% Vat-compliant.... ››› more
  • [28 May 2013]
  • Did you know you can roll over the tax effect of a stolen or destroyed asset?
  • Did you know SARS allows you to transfer the tax effect of a stolen or destroyed asset to a future date? Deferring payments is a very flexible option to have because it can help you manage your company's cash flow. Read on to find out how to use this option to your company's benefit.... ››› more
  • [05 April 2013]
  • Do you know how to account for these common company perks?
  • Company cars, travel allowances, medical aid and pension might be great perks for your employees - but they're an accounting headache for you. After all, the consequences of accounting for company perks incorrectly go much deeper than a SARS tax penalty. Here's what you need to know about company perks to avoid making costly accounting errors.... ››› more
  • [12 February 2013]




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