BusinessHuman ResourcesWCACompensation Fund earnings threshold increase (COIDA)23rd April 2024The Department of Labour has published Gazette 50386 on the 27th March 2024 which states the maximum amount on which an assessment…
UncategorizedReturning to South Africa? Give some thought to the tax consequences!23rd April 2024Author: Erin Snyman There have been several articles recently on increasing numbers of South Africans returning to the country from…
BusinessHuman ResourcesUnderstanding the monthly UIF compliance process23rd April 2024Ensuring UIF compliance can be difficult. These challenges are exacerbated by the antiquated technical infrastructure and systemic challenges at the…
BusinessHuman ResourcesNavigating strike action in South Africa: A guide for employers23rd April 2024Author: Kalleigh Gore Strike action is relatively common in South Africa. In 2023, South African businesses lost 4.9 million workdays…
BEEBusinessHRTorQue Outsourcing reaches a Level 2 B-BBEE status23rd April 2024HRTorQue is thrilled to share the news of our attainment of Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status. This…
BusinessHuman ResourcesTaxEmployer annual filing season now open: Important dates and information for 202423rd April 2024Employers across South Africa are reminded that the 2024 employer annual filing season officially commenced on the 1st April 2024,…
BusinessHuman ResourcesThe seven types of rest that every person needs20th March 2024Author: Celia Denton (www.ptesconsulting.co.za) (Celia is the owner and director of PTES Consulting, specialising in national and international psychometric evaluation…
BusinessHuman ResourcesSkills DevelopmentLeveraging skills development for business success20th March 2024Author: Kalleigh Gore Under the Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levy Act, companies with an annual payroll of greater…
BusinessHuman ResourcesLegislationPayroll / eTorQueBreaking news: National minimum wage raised by 8.5%20th March 2024Author: Kalleigh Gore South Africa has increased its national minimum wage by 8.5%. Effective from March 1st, the new minimum…
BusinessHuman ResourcesThe advantages of medical insurance for South African businesses20th March 2024Author: Kalleigh Gore In today’s competitive business landscape, providing good employee health cover helps in attracting staff and has additional…
BusinessTaxSARS updates and notifications20th March 2024Change to complaints toll-free number On the 16th February, SARS issued a notice indicating a change to their Complaints Management…
BusinessHuman ResourcesUnderstanding verbal resignations: Legal implications and best practices21st February 2024Author: Jenny Dowlath and Nicky Hardwick When an employee exclaims, “I’ve had enough and I’m leaving!!” it prompts questions about…