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Can you make an employee pay back his bonus if he resigns?
It's that time of the year when festive cheer and good spirits are in full swing. The fact that December is bonus month for most employees across the country definitely plays a part in the festivities. Unfortunately, just as you're paying out those bonuses some of your employees are seriously thinking about resigning.... Not that they'd tell you about it now.... ››› more
[06 December 2013]

Have you included the following in your employee's fixed-term contract?
If you think you have fewer legal obligations when it comes to temporary or fixed-term employees, you're mistaken. Make sure have a contract with them and that it's clear so you have a water-tight agreement. Here's what to include...... ››› more
[04 November 2013]

Ten key points to remember about your employee's retirement age
It's crucial you deal with retirement age correctly. If you fail to do this, you could find yourself fighting automatically unfair dismissal and unfair discrimination claims. Here are ten key points you need to know about retirement age.... ››› more
[21 October 2013]

Remuneration and benefits: Be sure to include these six clauses in your employee's contract
Remuneration and benefits can be tricky and difficulties often arise. Don't let the final ink dry on your employment contracts before you're completely certain you know what clauses to include to protect yourself and your employees. Here are the six clauses every contract should have...... ››› more
[21 October 2013]

Avoid these five mistakes when dealing with fixed-term contracts
Dealing with fixed-term contracts isn't a simple process. In fact, one mistake could land you at the CCMA or Labour Court. And if you lose your case, you'll pay huge penalties. Since prevention is better than cure, steer clear of these five mistakes when dealing with fixed-term contracts.... ››› more
[17 October 2013]

Should you include your policies and procedures as part of your employment contracts?
Having policies and procedures in place helps ensure you comply with your obligations to be fair and consistent while dealing with discipline, performance issues and grievances in the workplace. Some employers choose to make their policies a part of their employees' contracts and some choose not to. Here are the pros and cons of both situations.... ››› more
[11 October 2013]

Here's a checklist of the 16 items SARS needs you to include in your employee's contract
It's your legal obligation to give your employee a written employment contract. But do you know what should be in your employee's contract? Read on to find out so you can comply with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and stay on the right side of SARS.... ››› more
[09 October 2013]

Four things you must know about time off in lieu of payment for overtime
You don't always have to pay for overtime! In terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), you can give your employee time off in lieu of payment for overtime. BUT only if you have an agreement in place. Here are the four things you must know about if you want to give time off instead of payment....... ››› more
[07 October 2013]

Are you sure your employment contracts are legally compliant?
An employment contract's only binding and enforceable when there's been an agreement. This means you've made an offer to the employee in writing, and he's accepted it in writing. To ensure SARS doesn't scrutinise your employment contracts, make sure your contracts meet these three legal tax obligations.... ››› more
[20 September 2013]

Six rules to stick to when deducting money from an employee's salary
We recently received a question on the Labour and HR Club from an employer. He wanted to know if he could deduct damages from his employee's salary for damages to a company truck he was driving. They believe he was negligent because he didn't report that the truck's clutch wasn't working and drove even though the clutch was broken. They were going to hold a disciplinary hearing and, if he's found guilty want to deduct the costs of the damages from his salary instead of dismissing him. Can they do this?... ››› more
[05 September 2013]

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