Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za ) For the employment of a foreigner to be ‘legal’, the person must have permission to live and work in South Africa; for example, be in possession of a valid work permit or have refugee status. What does an employer do if a work […]
When it comes to building a great business, one of the things which may not be considered is “who are you employing?” This question is critical as the people you employ will become the future brand ambassadors for your product or service. Here are some steps to think about when putting together your dream team.
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Barney Jordaan from Labourwise. The issue of ‘plea bargaining’ arises where there are several perpetrators involved in a disciplinary transgression. The employer needs one or more co-perpetrators to give evidence at the disciplinary hearing. Can one agree to a lesser sanction in return for his testimony against the […]
Freelancers or employees? This is one of the questions which crosses an entrepreneur’s mind when they start a business or decide to expand. The answer you will get most of the time is that it depends. Are you a retail shop? Then you will need to employ full-time and part-time staff. Are you a graphic […]
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Article provided by Xero Get the best from new employees by making them part of your company vision, says Gary Turner, managing director of EMEA, Xero. Here, he offers advice on recruiting and managing staff. US president Theodore Roosevelt summed up the balancing act all employers face when he said: ‘The best leader is the […]
Article by lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) states that included amongst offences that might merit dismissal for a first offence are wilful endangering of the safety of others and physical assault. Assault at the workplace is normally seen as serious misconduct because of: the […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise. The existence of valid or reasonable rules is a prerequisite for effective and fair discipline in the workplace. Employees also need to be made aware of these rules, and the rules have to be consistently applied. But how high may the employer set the […]
