Motivational problems in your company or team can seriously affect staff morale and performance. If this is not detected and addressed early, it becomes a

Employers should give due consideration to the feasibility of a fixed-term contract in the context of their businesses and where it is appropriate to use

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In a judgment handed down by the Johannesburg Labour Court on Tuesday, 24 October 2006, the court confirmed that the Employment Equity Act does not

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In what circumstances can an employee be required to work overtime and what must you pay him or her? Overtime work In what circumstances can

We can draft workplace policies for your employees such as maternity, smoking, etc Do you need help in formulating workplace policies for your employees?  

Our labour laws recognise the right of an employer to dismiss employees for a reason based on its operational requirements without distinguishing between a business

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There is no statutory requirement in labour law to pay bonuses of any sort, and any such payments that are made are not regulated by