Payroll / eTorQueWhen should bonus provisions be taxed19th September 2016Editor: This article covers an area of natural unintended consequences. In an effort to smooth cash flow through a bonus…
Human ResourcesLegislationIs length of service reason to pay different salaries?16th August 2016Source: Werksmans Attorneys (By Jacques Van Wyk, Director, Andre van Heerden, Senior Associate and Staci Jacobs, Candidate Attorney, Werksmans Attorneys)…
Human ResourcesLessons from Department of Labour audits16th August 2016In the past twelve months we have repeatedly warned clients about the aggressive audits and fines being implemented by the…
TaxSARS – poor or non-existent communication in appointing debt collectors16th August 2016At a meeting with some senior SARS management in July a question was raised by a payroll specialist on whether…
Human ResourcesOption for moving away from a labour broker16th August 2016More recently we have had clients approaching us or our partners acknowledging they need to move away from their labour…
Human ResourcesLabour brokers in business today16th August 2016Following the changes to the Labour Relations Act and the inclusion of s198 there are few obvious reasons for continuing…
BusinessThe Rand – Risks & Opportunities21st July 2016Author: Hadyn Little (Foundation Fund Managers www.foundationgrp.co.za) The Rand was stuck in one way traffic during 2015 as we lost…
Human ResourcesCan an employer cancel leave which has already been granted?21st July 2016What happens when an employee has applied for leave, their manager has approved the leave and then operational circumstances change…
Human ResourcesLegislationCOIDA – What if an employee is injured outside of South Africa?21st July 2016As an employer what are your obligations in terms of reporting and/or claiming for an Injury on Duty whilst duty…
Human ResourcesCan employees bring weapons to the workplace for personal safety?21st July 2016An interesting question… In theory, this is a company policy issue. In practice, the employer will then be required to…
Human ResourcesWhat if an employee scheduled to work on a public holiday calls in sick?21st July 2016If an employee is supposed to work on a public holiday, but validly calls in sick, at what rate is…
Human ResourcesCan one retrench based on poor performance?21st July 2016Author: Kirsten Caddy, Senior Associate, Employment, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Editor’s Note: This article showcases the risks of not getting good…