TaxPersonal Tax Filing Season Opens 1 July20th June 2016The tax filing season officially starts on 1 July 2016 for the 2016 tax year (1 March 2015 to 29…
Human ResourcesForced Changes to Employment Conditions20th June 2016Author: Ivan Israelstam An employee is entitled, in terms of Section 77(3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, to…
BusinessHuman ResourcesWhy do you need a coach?20th June 2016In the pressurised and action orientated world of small and medium sized business, a coach might well be the ultimate…
BusinessImportant Things to Think About when Buying a Business20th June 2016Author: MacGregor Erasmus Attorneys (www.meattorneys.co.za) Many of our clients come to see for assistance when they are buying a new…
Human ResourcesWhat are the leave implications for employees on commission?20th June 2016Commission based employees would be entitled to the same amount of leave as any other employee. Annual Leave of 21…
TaxHow many individual tax payers prop up South Africa’s tax base?20th June 2016Source: Payroll Authors Group Editor’s Note: while the stats below make for interesting reading the bigger concern is how fragile…
Human ResourcesPayroll / eTorQueProtest Action – Does the “no work, no pay” rule apply?9th June 2016We have had several queries from employers relating to payment following on from the recent protest action in Durban on…
Payroll / eTorQueTaxTax treatment of tips18th May 2016It is imperative that the facts and circumstances of the tipping arrangement be considered before deciding what the tax position…
Human ResourcesWhen can a medical certificate be requested?18th May 2016An employee who is off sick for more than two consecutive days (in other words, 3 days or more) is…
Human ResourcesPayroll / eTorQueSick leave entitlement18th May 2016Sick leave entitlement is based on a three-year cycle and is dependent on the number of days that an employee…
LegislationPayroll / eTorQueCan temporary workers be a member of an employer’s pension fund?18th May 2016There is nothing preventing temporary workers from becoming a member of a company pension scheme. The prerequisite is for there…
LegislationPayroll / eTorQueBCEA – Public holidays18th May 2016The relevant section is section 18 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). An employer may not require an…