This article is written in conjunction with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. The information is provided by the Department of Labour. Introduction The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, requires the employer to bring about and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a work environment that is safe and without risk to the […]
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If you employ anyone, whether as a business or as an individual, you will understand how strongly employee rights are enforced in South Africa, and how essential it is to comply with all applicable legislation. A dangerous myth in this regard is the idea that somehow there is a class of employees, usually referred to
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PAYE tax is one of the most frequently confused tax contributions both among employers and employees. It can cause anxiety, but it effectively only means that tax is being paid on behalf of the employee as it is earned, rather than at the end of the tax year, hence “Pay As You Earn”. Despite the
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The clock is ticking, and by 1 July 2021 you need to be fully compliant with POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act). Don’t fall into the trap of thinking “I can ignore this for now, I have until the end of June to do something about it”. Your business will benefit if you take
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