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…
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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…
Off-duty conduct: When private becomes public
Author: Nicky Hardwock Where does the boundary between private life and work life begin and end? For employers, this is…
New Code of Good Practice on Dismissals: What employers need to know
Author: Nicky Hardwick The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted a new Code of Good Practice on Dismissals (effective…
Trust: The cornerstone of the employment relationship
Author: Nicky Hardwick On the 29th August 2025, the Labour Court confirmed the dismissal of an employee who had misused…
Sexual harassment in the workplace: Lessons from the Nedbank v Olwage Judgment (12th September 2025)
Author: Nicky Hardwick Nedbank dismissed a manager, Mr. Olwage, after a colleague alleged sexual harassment and harassment. The charges stemmed…
Dismissal gone wrong: The cost of using the wrong legal grounds
Author: Nicky Hardwick Mr. Ntholeng, a security officer placed by Securiforce at a Shoprite Checkers site, was dismissed after failing…
Income tax numbers for all employees – including Foreign Nationals
Author: Karen van den Bergh As we approach the 2025 mid-year EMP501 and IRP5/IT3(a) submission deadline, a major hurdle has…
Tax and compliance issues schools can’t afford to miss
Author: David Beattie Running a school comes with more than just the responsibility of providing quality education – there are…
On the Case: Taking the wheel: When convenience leads to misconduct
Author: Nicky Hardwick In this edition, we examine a case where a senior employee’s unauthorised use of company vehicles and…
HR for CFOs and CEOs: How can HR make the business money?
Author: Jonathan Aitken When executives hear the term “Human Resources”, many instinctively picture soft, culture-driven topics, employee wellness, team-building exercises,…
Rash decisions and retaliation: The high price of acting without thinking
Author: Nicky Hardwick A Labour Court decision in May 2025 has served a sobering reminder to employers: acting rashly in…