Employment Conditions
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Job Descriptions & Extra duties
André Claassen On a fairly regular basis, inquiries are received from the employers regarding the issue of whether or not an employee is obliged ... -
It’s Bonus Time Again – Almost!!
This is an annual update on the bonus issue, which crops up every year around about this time. Every year, there are arguments between ... -
Independent Contractors
Employers must clearly understand exactly how the Act defines “an employee.” Many employers sit back smiling, falsely believing that all the people who work ... -
I have resigned and have 25 days leave due to me. Can I take this leave during my notice period ? I have told my employer I want to take my leave in my period of notice but he refuses.
I have resigned and have 25 days leave due to me. Can I take this leave during my notice period ? I have told ... -
How to compile a job description
Ilse Pauw A good job description is the cornerstone to any employment decision. Sadly, many managers fail to spend the time on this task. ... -
Hours of Work and Overtime
Hours of Work and Overtime Nicolene Erasmus and Jan du Toit Working time including overtime is regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act ... -
Honesty paramount when you apply for a job
Even where it’s clear a staffer lied, firm still has to follow correct procedure By Ivan Israelstam At this time of the year, recruitment ... -
Flexi-staff workers can’t be got rid of so easily
It’s dangerous to apply a fixed-term contract if the job isn’t temporary By Ivan Israelstam According to sections 193 and 194 of the Labour ... -
Fixed-term contracts can be a dangerous tactic
By Ivan Israelstam South Africa’s labour legislation provides strong protection for employees. That is, numerous and imposing obstacles in the law and in the ... -
The Employment Contract
The Fixed term contract. A few remarks on this much misused and abused form of contract. Many employers utilize the Fixed Term Contract purely ...
