Understanding the tax treatment of severance pay vs. other termination payments
A common question we receive from clients concerns the tax treatment of different types of payments made upon an employee’s…
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Webinar replay – Dismissals for operational requirements (retrenchment guidance)
In today’s dynamic business environment, navigating complex issues like retrenchments can be daunting, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).…
Psychometric testing in HR management
Author: Prenal Gengan A psychometric test is a type of assessment that evaluates an individual’s cognitive ability, personality and interests.…
Understanding Stats SA submissions: A vital component of South Africa’s statistical system
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) plays an important role in the collection, production and dissemination of official and other statistics…
Investing offshore? Tax considerations for your global assets
Author: Khutso Makgoka – (Admitted attorney specialising in tax law – SAIL International) In today’s global economy, investing across different…
Two-pot system update
Following on from our series of articles regarding the two-pot retirement system, let’s take a closer look at the practical…
Exemption from income tax on foreign employment income
With more and more companies opening operations in Africa and around the world, it is important that they are au…
Webinar replay – Harassment in the workplace
Workplace harassment is a pressing issue that affects countless employees every day. Understanding how to prevent and address it is…
Are you overpaying your staff
I am a business owner and last week I had yet another employee asking for more money. “But John gets…
The impact of terminating employees mid-month on payroll
Author: Karl van der Merwe Recently, we have encountered numerous requests to terminate employees , who have been paid for…
Understanding leave accrual during unpaid leave
Author: Prianka Naidoo As we all know, employees accumulate days off each month, a process formally known as leave accrual.…
Under the influence is not the same as intoxication
Author: Sabelo Gwala In workplace policies, the terms ‘under the influence’ and ‘intoxication’ carry distinct meanings and implications. Understanding these…