Opinion Piece by: Sean Smart I write this article today as a fundamental question has been raised, as to whether or not the consumption of products and goods in a store is okay before payment for such has been made. In reading this I am sure you are aware and have been to a retail …
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Opinion Piece by: Karla Roux The expiration of annual leave after 18 months and how the respective leave cycles impact the effectiveness of this execution In terms of section 20(4) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA),[1] the leave that is accrued by an employee during their employment cycle will be valid for up …
Opinion Piece by: Karla Roux One of the necessities when dealing with employee relations in a business is having a functioning and public disciplinary code that all employers and employees must adhere to. This is further enforced in the Labour Relations Act[1] that employers are obligated to adopt disciplinary rules in the workplace that establish …
South Africa’s National Minimum Wage Increases Effective 1 March 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW), effective from 1 March 2025. The hourly wage will rise from R27.58 to R28.79, marking an approximate 4.4% increase. Implications for Employers and Employees Employers are legally required …
