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Reporting of work related incidents – Employment guide
In South Africa, employers must report certain serious workplace incidents to the Department of Employment and Labour under Section 24 of the Occupational Health...
Best ATS for small businesses – Business tools guide
If you’re searching for the best ATS for small business South Africa, you likely want one thing: a simple way to collect applications, screen...
Understanding Severance pay – Employment guide
Severance pay in South Africa is a minimum statutory payment that employers must make when they dismiss employees for operational requirements. It's calculated at...
Payments for injuries on duty – Employment guide
If you suffer injury at work in South Africa, the law routes your financial support through the Compensation Fund under the Compensation for Occupational...
Understanding work on public holidays – Employment guide
Work on public holidays in South Africa follows strict rules on consent, compensation, and scheduling under Section 18 of the Basic Conditions of Employment...
UIF maternity leave benefits – Employment guide
UIF maternity benefits provide short-term income support when employees take maternity leave and earn reduced or no salary during pregnancy, childbirth, and early infant...
Minimum requirements for a disciplinary hearing – Employment guide
A disciplinary hearing protects both employer and employee. It tests misconduct allegations fairly before employers issue serious sanctions like dismissal, suspension, or final written...
Dismissal for incapacity – Employment guide
Dismissal for incapacity is only fair in South Africa when employers follow strict legal requirements on substantive reasons, procedural fairness, and exploration of reasonable...
Using polygraphs in the workplace – Employment guide
Polygraphs in the workplace occupy a complex legal grey zone in South Africa. Employers can lawfully use them during investigations or vetting processes, yet...
Probation periods explained – Employment guide
Probation in South Africa gives employers a chance to test new employees' suitability whilst assessing performance, conduct, and cultural fit during an initial evaluation...
