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Your employee can say 'no' to working overtime! Make him say 'yes' every time with these two clauses
Did you know your employee can refuse to work overtime? Yes that's right! You can't force an employee to work overtime. But, if you need your employees to work late there's a solution. Read on to discover two clauses you can include in your employment contracts to get them to work overtime.... ››› more
[10 April 2013]

Eight clauses SARS will inspect in your employment contracts... Are yours up to date?
- 28 Critical clauses you must include in your new hire's employment contract - Eight clauses SARS will inspect in your employment contracts... - Safeguard your rights as an employer... ››› more
[09 April 2013]

Stop that poor performer from turning into an insubordination case today!
It's all too easy for employees to miss the mark entirely on their key performance areas or responsibilities. Even President Jacob Zuma has done so recently by neglecting to inform Parliament of the details of the recent defence force deployment in the Central African Republic. Here's how to make sure you prevent this form of poor performance in your company.... ››› more
[09 April 2013]

Is the radio firing up your employees' strike talk?
Despite the recent minimum wage increase, Cape farm workers are likely to go on strike again. They still aren't happy over their wages. Luckily, the strike may be prevented as unions, farmers and even government are in talks now to find a lasting solution. That's great news, as communication has long been thought to be at the heart of solving tensions in the workplace. But did you know that certain forms of mass communication - like talk radio - could be all it takes to stoke the fire and incite strike talk?... ››› more
[02 April 2013]

Newsflash: You can get a second chance to avoid the CCMA
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[20 March 2013]

Warning: Make sure your employment contracts is watertight when it comes to company expenses for commission earners
'Sometimes I think that tax law is a bit schizophrenic. First you find a section that allows you to deduct something, then you find another that says you can't! The rules around employment seem a little bit like that,' warns Steven Jones on MoneyWeb's tax site. And it's especially true when it comes to taxing expenses for employees who earn commission. Luckily, you can safeguard your company from an unnecessary tax audit if your employee's employment contract clearly states the expense is a precondition of employment. Here's how...... ››› more
[18 March 2013]

Advice for judges and business owners alike: The secret to prevent a strike over salary expectations
Just when you thought you'd seen it all concerning strike action in South Africa: the very people tasked with setting an example and overseeing strike action and considering going this route themselves. That's right, South African magistrates are grumbling over salary expectations and threatening to strike if their demands aren't met. Here's how to handle similar situations in your company to prevent a strike from crippling your business!... ››› more
[15 March 2013]

Here's what to do if you can't afford to pay a bonus this year
Absa has just presented its full-year earnings. While it's promised to return some excess capital to shareholders as a special dividend, the bank's seen a decline in earnings. That's why CEO Maria Ramos has made a bold move regarding bonuses in the bank - she and her executive staff aren'tgetting one. This sets a great example for other business leaders. If your employment contracts make it a contractual obligation to pay a bonus, there's a simple way to protect yourself if you fall on hard times financially and suddenly can't afford to pay a bonus...... ››› more
[14 February 2013]

Put your longstanding employee on 'garden leave' when he resigns to protect your company's secrets!
The world's in shock following Pope Benedict XVI's unexpected announcement that he's leaving the job. Many high-powered executives are met with a similar reaction when they tender their resignations - you simply don't expect them to leave when they seem to be flourishing. In many cases, a high-powered executive will leave when they're headhunted and offered more money to do the same job at a competitor company. Here's how to keep your company's secrets safe if you're faced with this situation...... ››› more
[13 February 2013]

Make sure you know which fringe benefits are taxable and which aren't to avoid a 10% penalty from SARS
The new R105 minimum wage set for farmworkers is just the tip of the iceberg of what farmers will really being paying. After all, reports iAfrica.com, farmers also need to account for fringe benefits such as meals, overalls and accommodation, as part of workers' wage packet, depending on their individual circumstances and employment contracts. The same may be true in your company if you provide your employees with fringe benefits like a company car, or if you give them refreshments or loans. Here's what you need to know about fringe benefits to ensure you don't get into trouble with SARS.... ››› more
[13 February 2013]

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