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What does the new Employee Tax Incentive Bill mean for your business?

Unemployment is a big problem in South Africa. So it's no wonder that government has finally stepped in to reverse the high levels that affect the youth. How? By making sure its new Employee Tax Incentive Bill comes into effect. And it will, the minute 2014 ushers in. Here's what you need to know [read more...]

Research finds that absenteeism is the reason South Africa's losing its competitive edge

New research has found that South Africa's losing its competitive edge. And it's all thanks to absenteeism. That's just the tip of the tip of the iceberg. There are other worrying trends when it comes to sick leave abuse in the workplace. Here are the details of the study... [read more...]

New B-BBEE codes unveiled! Find out what this means for your business...

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has unveiled the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice. Davies announced the new codes yesterday at the B-BBEE summit in Midrand. Reports suggest the codes will be published in the Government Gazette on October 11. Read on [read more...]

Remuneration

  • How to ensure those January promotions are NOT a CCMA case waiting to happen
  • When the news broke that Janet Yellen will be promoted to US Fed boss when current chairman Ben Bernanke departs at the end of January, the world was stunned. After all, Yellen will be the first woman to run this high-stress job. But that type of thinking is unfair and definitely borders on discrimination. To make sure you don't make this mistake when promoting employees in your company, follow these fair promotion tips...... ››› more
  • [29 November 2013]
  • Two ways to achieve equity in your workplace
  • Every company has to comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). This means you must strive to achieve equity in your workplace. Failure to do this could result in a fine of up to R900 000. But, you can avoid non-compliance fines simply by using these two equity methods...... ››› more
  • [28 November 2013]
  • Who is a provisional taxpayer?
  • Provisional tax is a tax system that makes taxpayers estimate and pay their taxes in the form of two payments (one every six months), instead of having to pay one large sum at the end of the tax year. But, do you know who SARS considers a provisional taxpayer? Read on to find out if you qualify.... ››› more
  • [28 November 2013]
  • Is the Vatican ready for its audit, or will the Pope be coughing up thousands in audit fees?
  • US accounting firm Ernst & Young is getting ready to audit the finances of the Vatican City, with its 19 000 accounts. Apparently Pope Francis wants to clear financial skeletons out of the Vatican's closet... But is the Vatican prepared for the audit? Or will it be coughing up thousands in audit fees? And will you do the same when SARS knocks on your business's door?... ››› more
  • [20 November 2013]
  • Are you guilty of these four no-no's when advertising jobs in your company?
  • A recruitment company is fraudulently advertising traffic officer jobs in the Western Cape. Candidates are requested to submit their CVs and also a R150 cash fee. But the job ads are bogus, and candidates will probably never see their R150 ever again! When you write job ads for your company, are you guilty of the errors that could land you in hot water?... ››› more
  • [18 November 2013]
  • How to save with key-man insurance policies
  • You took out key-man policies on the life of employees or directors who play an essential role in your business. But did you know key-man insurance policies can help you save your business money too? Read on to find out how ....... ››› more
  • [04 November 2013]
  • You, as the employer, are obliged to register for employees' tax purposes if you pay remuneration to an employee who is liable for normal tax. That's not all. Read on to find out if you should also register for the Skills Development Levy (SDL) or Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)....
  • [23 October 2013]
  • Which disputes does Labour Court deal with?
  • If your employee decides to take legal action against your company, you could end up in the Labour Court. Read on to find out about the type of disputes the Labour Court deals with so you can be sure about what goes on at the Court.... ››› more
  • [22 October 2013]
  • Do you know what to include when you calculate leave pay?
  • Leave is one of those subjects that causes the most employment headaches Sure you know the basics but do you really know the nitty gritty. If you don't you could end up making expensive mistakes. The good news these mistakes are pretty easy to avoid. Read on to discover what include in your leave pay calculation so you can calculate, account for and manage leave correctly and avoid SARS penalties.... ››› more
  • [14 October 2013]
  • Employee certificates: Include this mandatory info to make sure SARS doesn't reject your tax certificates
  • You must issue correct tax certificates to your employees. Get these wrong and you'll be liable for administrative penalties and possibly trigger an audit of your business. Don't suffer tax penalties just because of a silly error. Here's what to include on your tax certificates so SARS doesn't reject them.... ››› more
  • [14 October 2013]
  • Roles of HR: What HR should and shouldn't be doing
  • Your Human Resources (HR) department is crucial to the success of your business. Read on to discover what HR should and shouldn't be doing so you can transform your HR department's role and let it make a real difference to your company.... ››› more
  • [07 October 2013]
  • How to ensure employee retention in your workplace
  • Every company is looking for a competitive advantage. The truth is people are the key differentiators between companies that are successful and those that aren't. Here's how to ensure employee retention in your workplace so you can keep your key performers and give your business a competitive edge.... ››› more
  • [03 October 2013]
  • Part 1: You can't say 'Useless worker, you're fired!' Use these four ways to deal with your poor performer
  • You can't simply fire an employee for poor performance. Dismissal is ALWAYS the last straw. If you don't consider alternatives, it doesn't matter how useless the employee is - the CCMA WILL reinstate him, and you WILL have to award him back pay. Let's look at what you can do instead...... ››› more
  • [02 October 2013]
  • Want to hire the best candidate for the job? Use these key actions to do just that...
  • It's vital that all your hiring decisions are backed up by planning and deliberate effort. Without this crucial step, chances are you won't be able to hire the best candidate for the job. Don't take that risk. Use these key actions to ensure you get the best person for the job.... ››› more
  • [26 September 2013]
  • Calculate sick leave pay correctly and avoid the CCMA
  • You might think you're calculating the sick leave pay for your staff correctly. But are you 100% sure your calculations are right? If they aren't, an employee could take you to the CCMA if he finds fault with your processes.... ››› more
  • [25 September 2013]




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