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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...]

employment contracts

  • Use these four remuneration strategies to retain your company's top employees
  • If you consider your employees to be your greatest asset, you'll want to retain top employees. To do so, you need to implement innovative, progressive and value-adding retention strategies. Here are four remuneration strategies you can use to retain talented employees in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [21 August 2013]
  • What to do if your employee takes time off to go to court like Oscar Pistorius?
  • Oscar Pistorius hasn't left the headlines since last Valentine's Day, when he allegedly murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He was in court again this past Monday. Although olympians may have no trouble finding the time to go to court, but what should you do if your employee cuts off their working hours to appear in court? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [21 August 2013]
  • Seven ways to make your business theft-proof
  • Theft doesn't have to be an everyday reality for your business. There are many effective ways to make your business theft-proof. Read on to find out what you need to do - right away...... ››› more
  • [05 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]
  • Sexwale fired in the middle of a meeting! Avoid these three big firing mistakes
  • Tokyo Sexwale is one of the most successful businessmen in South Africa, and until recently was a powerful minister. But even he's not immune to a shoddy firing experience. More often than not, a sudden or dramatic dismissal will land you in the CCMA! Avoid these crucial firing mistakes...... ››› more
  • [10 July 2013]
  • What to consider when drafting a termination clause into your employee's employment contract
  • John Plumtree has left the Sharks with immediate effect following a meeting on Tuesday to resolve the termination of his contract. According to iAfrica.com, the Sharks confirmed that discussions were held between representatives of Plumtree and the union and that it was mutually and amicably agreed to part ways with immediate effect. While Plumtree and the Sharks may have resolved their issues harmoniously, you might not be so lucky with your employee if his contract doesn't have a termination clause. Here's what you need to keep in mind when drafting a termination clause into your employee's employment contract to avoid ugly disputes.... ››› more
  • [27 June 2013]
  • Adoption of the controversial Labour Relations Amendment Bill delayed for now
  • A vote on the controversial Labour Relations Amendment Bill has been postponed to the next parliamentary session, which commences on August 20. According to the Mail & Guardian, this is because the National Assembly was 34 MPs short of the required 50% one (201) to vote on the Bill. The Bill, which deals with the ban of labour brokers among other things, has been a thorny issue with business, trade unions and opposition parties opposed to it. Here's why...... ››› more
  • [24 June 2013]
  • The proposed ban on labour brokers means more responsibility for you
  • If you thought you had fewer legal obligations when it comes to temporary or fixed-term employees, think again. In fact, if government has its way through the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Amendment Bill, you'll be forced to treat temporary, fixed-contract and part-time workers on an equal basis after three months. And that's just the tip of the iceberg...... ››› more
  • [12 June 2013]
  • Three clauses you MUST include 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 wrong. Make sure you have a contract with them and that it's clear to avoid unfair dismissal accusations at the CCMA. Read on to discover three clauses you should include in employees' fixed-term contract to ensure you have a water-tight agreement...... ››› more
  • [11 June 2013]
  • Follow these 10 tips to make working from home successful
  • • How to identify poor performers that are costing you money • Follow these 10 tips to make telecommuting successful • Attention Employers! From the Department of Labour...... ››› more
  • [11 June 2013]




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