Understanding SDL and how employers can claim back a portion
Author: Vishanya Deeplall Many employers in South Africa contribute monthly towards the Skills Development Levy (SDL), yet remain unaware that…
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2026 Budget highlights
Author: Dave Beattie Personal income tax brackets and relief The personal income tax brackets and rebates have been adjusted for…
Managing alcohol in the workplace: Balancing misconduct and incapacity
Author: Saadiqah Abdool Razak Alcohol use in the workplace presents complex legal and ethical considerations, particularly when employers are required…
The 10 HR and payroll questions that could cost your businesses money
Author: Candice Zulu After years of working with business owners across industries, we have noticed something interesting. The same questions…
Zero tolerance means zero for everyone
Author: Nicky Hardwick A recent Labour Court ruling ordering the reinstatement of a municipal clerk dismissed over a 14-minute overtime…
HRTorQue is now ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified
Author: Jonathan Aitken In today’s digital environment, the protection of sensitive information is more critical than ever. Businesses are increasingly…
What Employers Need to Know About the Current AA88 Surge in South Africa
Over the past few weeks, many South African employers have seen a sharp increase in AA88 notices issued by the…
AA88 – What Employers Need to Know
What Employers Need to Know About the Current AA88 Surge in South Africa Over the past few weeks, many South…
Performance Appraisals Don’t Have to Break the Budget
Author: Jonathan Aitken For many growing businesses, performance appraisals are one of those “we know we should be doing this…
The importance of reference checks during the selection process
Author: Sabelo Philasande Gwala Recruitment is one of the most critical functions within HR. The decisions made during the selection…
Key COID 2025/2026 Filing Season Updates for Employers
Author: Odessa Nutter New Maximum Earnings Threshold: The Compensation Fund is yet to advise on the revised earnings limits for…
Two-pot claims, their reporting and potential liabilities on assessment
Author: Dave Beattie Much has been written about the Two-Pot application and payment process. Very little has been said about…