Can one retrench based on poor performance in South Africa?
Author: Nicky Hardwick In South Africa, retrenchment due to poor performance is not legally valid. Retrenchment is specifically regulated under…
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From manual mayhem to seamless automation: How HRTorQue transformed employee onboarding for a client
Author: Jonathan Aitken Scenario: A mid-sized company overwhelmed by manual onboarding We recently partnered with a mid-sized client struggling to…
New Technology Trends in the Workplace
Author: Nicky Hardwick Article written for HROutlook.com : https://www.hroutlook.com/2025/06/24/new-technology-trends-in-the-workplace/ June 24, 2025 We often hear pundits saying that Artificial Intelligence…
EE Planning Deadline: Are You Aligned with Sector Targets Yet?
Deadline: 31 August 2025 Plan must cover: 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2030 Book a FREE 15 minute consultAs…
Claiming UIF Benefits
In order to claim UIF benefits one needs to have the following information available: Your 13-digit bar-coded ID or passport.…
On the Case: Blurred lines – When friendly banter crosses professional boundaries
Author: Nicky Hardwick In this month’s edition, we examine a case where an allegation of sexual harassment was not what…
Your questions answered: How income tax works in South Africa… the basics
Author: Candice Zulu Income tax is one of the most common deductions you will see on your payslip, but understanding…
Automatic termination policies can backfire legally in South Africa
Author: Jaydene Naidoo In South Africa’s complex labour law landscape, employers often seek quick solutions to absenteeism, especially when an…
Severance pay calculation in South Africa
Author: Karen van den Bergh In South Africa, severance pay is governed by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA),…
Interest paid on salary late payment in South Africa
Author: Karen van den Bergh In South Africa, interest paid on late salary payments is governed by a combination of…
Unlock the Potential of Your People: HRTorQue’s New Training Solutions
Author: Jonathan Aitken At HRTorQue, we understand that every organisation is unique—and so are its training needs. That’s why we’ve…
Why does SARS say my IRP5s don’t match?
When SARS says your IRP5s don’t match, it means there is a discrepancy between the totals of the individual employee tax certificates…