Employment Equity Online Portal: System Issues Creating Compliance Risks for Employers
The Department of Labour (DOL) recently updated the Employment Equity (EE) Online Portal, and since the update many businesses, consultants,…
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The tax considerations of using an Uber for business trips and claiming
Author: Dave Beattie The service that Uber offers is no longer regarded as a private travel option – companies often…
Investing in people: Closing skills gaps for stronger business growth
Author: David van den Bergh Companies that grow and stay ahead are those that tend to invest in their people.…
Common payroll/HRA issues facing SA’s hospitality industry
Author: Karen van den Bergh The hospitality industry in South Africa presents a unique set of payroll challenges driven by…
Uniforms – A tool of employment or a fringe benefit?
Author: Dave Beattie It’s surprising that the provision of uniforms still creates consternation for HR and payroll practitioners as the…
Are meals provided by employers during work hours a taxable fringe benefit?
Author: Dave Beattie Meals provided by employers to employees are generally not considered a taxable fringe benefit. It’s important to…
Does a Small Business Need a Succession Plan
Author: Jonathan Aitken Small businesses often grow around the passion, expertise, and relationships of a single individual — usually the…
Succession planning: Future proofing your business
Author: Lungile Dlamini In business, one thing remains certain: change is inevitable. Whether it’s the retirement of a CEO, an…
When restructuring goes wrong: The Herotel case and lessons on fair retrenchment
Author: Nicky Hardwick The Labour Appeal Court recently handed down judgment in Herotel (Pty) Ltd v Moses and Others (CA05/2024)…
Telling HR Like It Is
Author: Jonathan Aitken Let’s be honest, most HR conversations are wrapped in buzzwords. “People are our greatest asset.” “We’re committed…
On the Case: A calculated breach – When a trusted employee manipulates the system
Author: Nicky Hardwick This month, we examine a complex case of sustained and deliberate dishonesty involving a senior employee whose…
Employee transport and the tax implications thereof
Author: Dave Beattie An employer paying for an employee’s daily commute to and from work is generally a taxable benefit…