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Dereliction of duty is a charge that is tempting for employers to use especially when they are angry with the employee concerned.

Lianne Freedman | CEO | EconoServ | lianne@econobee.co.za | www.econoserv.co.za | Submissions can be done manually or electronically. The Department of Labour advises employers to do their...

It is traditional wedding season and the controversial customary marriage topic is relevant as it affects many families in South Africa. With the inequality report released last week showing that women earned about 30% less on average than men, what are the repercussions of this to the dynamic of these relationships?

Low-interest or no-interest loans to trusts are again in the sights of SARS and the Treasury. The 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (Draft TLAB)...

To say that South Africa is a capitalist society is popular among journalists, politicians, and trade unionists. If capitalism is understood to mean a system of free and voluntary engagement without third-party interference, the notion that South Africa is capitalist is false.

In business and labour, sick notes are of utmost importance, they play a far bigger role in effective HR management than many realise. Misunderstanding of the basic function of the sick note can lead to problems in terms of people management.

With Easter and various other public holidays imminent in March and April, most South African employees are anticipating a few days’ off from their daily work routines. But, this period also raises the question about other 'religious holidays' and the stance of labour law on these.

Hisense has been making mobile phones for several years, and they have always represented excellent value and quality. Their latest flagship the H30 and its little brother the H30 Lite are aiming higher while still retaining good value and quality. Midrange phones are plentiful in the market, and the new Hisense H30 is targeted at fashion-conscious tech-savvy consumers.

From 1 September 2024 South Africans with retirement funds have the option to participate in South Africa’s two component retirement system. Qualifying consumers with tax directives will be able to access approximately R100 billion in retirement savings.

But no women at all in senior roles in 20% of SA businesses, is concerning. Although almost one third (29%) of senior roles in South Africa are now filled by women, one in five local businesses (20%) still have no women at all in senior positions. These are among the findings of the 2018 Grant Thornton International Business Report focused specifically on research regarding Women in Business.