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…
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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…
Why getting retirement and employee benefits right in payroll really matters
Author: Karen van den Bergh When it comes to payroll, retirement funds and employee benefits are often seen as “just…
The 10 payroll commandments (ignore them at your risk)
Author: Karen van den Bergh There are few functions inside a business that carry as much weight, yet receive as…
Why South Africa Is Emerging as a Leading Employer of Record (EOR) Destination
Author: Jonathan Aitken Over the past few years, South Africa has quietly but decisively positioned itself as one of the…
Alcohol and the workplace: Misconduct or incapacity?
Author: Scott Thomas On the 30th September 2025, the Labour Court overturned an employee’s dismissal for unauthorised absenteeism, finding that…
UIF Submissions: Why Payroll Accuracy Matters More Than Ever for Employers
Author: Karen van den Bergh and Jonathan Aitken In December, members and associates of the Payroll Authors Group met with…