Top Tips for Having Your Best First Day in a New Job Starting a new job is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Your first day sets the tone for your entire experience at the company. To ensure a successful start and leave...
Know Your Rights: How is overtime calculated? What the Law says: Chapter 2, Section 10 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Overtime. An employer may not require or permit...
Your Checklist When Extending an Offer of Employment Once you have been through the recruitment process, interviewed a selection of candidates, and decided on your top candidate, there are a few important “boxes” to check before extending an offer of employment. ...
Know Your Rights: Overtime: What are considered ordinary working hours, and paid at normal rates? What the Law says: Chapter 2, Section 2.3 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment,...
12 Points to Consider Before Resigning and Starting a New Job Before changing jobs, there are several administrative tasks you should consider and remember to ensure a smooth transition. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when resigning and...
Know Your Rights: What Does the Law Say About Surrogate Mothers? What the Law says: Section 25C of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Commissioning Parental Leave (1) An employee,...
Toxic Work Environments: Understanding South Africa's New Legislation on Workplace Harassment In today's fast-paced professional landscape, individuals spend a significant portion of their lives at work. A positive work environment is not just conducive to productivity and job satisfaction but is...
Know Your Rights: Parental Leave What the Law says: Section 25A of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Parental Leave (1) An employee, who is a parent of a...
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Not Accept a Counter-Offer A Counter Offer is when your current employer responds to an offer from a potential new employer(or your resignation), with a different proposition. Counter Offers generally look attractive for a variety...
Know Your Rights: Family Responsibility Leave What the Law says: Section 27 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020, states: Family Responsibility Leave (1) This section applies to an employee— (a) who has been in employment...
