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Skills Development Levy (SDL) in South Africa: A Practical Business Guide
Our Labour Specialist Provides Insights Skills Development Levy (SDL) in South Africa: A Practical Business Guide Share With Your Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp South Africa’s Skills Development Levy (SDL) is more than just another compliance tick-box – it’s a tool for building a stronger workforce. Established under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 and the Skills Development Levies Act 9 of 1999, the SDL framework was created to improve skills and productivity in the national workforce. In simple
Employment Equity Submission Deadline
Our Labour Specialist Provides Insights Employment Equity Submission in South Africa Why Employment Equity (EE) Matters for South African Businesses When we hear Employment Equity (EE) we think of it as a compliance exercise; but it is also a strategic tool helping businesses to use their long-term company goals with their people. Employment Equity is more than often seen as a quick tick box exercise, businesses should rather embrace it to inspire growth, innovation and to create a workforce that
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Legal Definition of Wage
Legal Definition ‘wage’ means the amount of money paid or payable to an employee in respect of ordinary hours of work or, if they are shorter, the hours an employee ordinarily works in a day or week. What does this mean practically? Practically, this means that wages refer to the standard pay employees earn for their usual working hours. It does not include overtime or additional compensation beyond regular hours but is based on the regular hours they work each
Legal Definition of Remuneration
Legal Definition ‘remuneration’ means any payment in money or in kind, or both in money and in kind, made or owing to any person in return for that person working for any other person, including the State, and ‘remunerate’ has a corresponding meaning; What does this mean practically? Practically, this means that remuneration includes all types of compensation for work performed, whether it’s in the form of wages, salary, benefits, or other types of payment. It applies to both monetary
Legal Definition of Overtime
Legal Definition ‘overtime’ means the time that an employee works during a day or a week over ordinary hours of work (i.e. more than 45 hours a week or 8/9 hours per day); What does this mean practically? Practically, this means that if an employee works more hours than their regular schedule (as defined by ordinary hours of work), those extra hours are considered overtime. This includes daily and weekly working hours. Overtime usually comes with additional pay or compensation
Why You Need a Specialist Labour Lawyer
Our Labour Specialist Provides Insights Why You Need a Specialist Labour Lawyer for Your Business Why You Need a Specialist Labour Lawyer for Your Business? Navigating the complexities of Labour Law in South Africa requires a specialized understanding of both statutory regulations and the nuances of individual and collective rights. As South Africa grapples with a dynamic socio-economic environment and evolving workplace practices, the importance of expert legal guidance, specifically in Labour Law, cannot be overstated. Labour Law serves as
Do You need a HR Manager in South Africa?
Our Labour Specialist Provides Insights Do You need a HR Manager in South Africa? Do you need a HR Manager in South Africa for your business? As a business grows, so do the complexities of ensuring operations run smoothly and company compliance with labour laws are above board. Knowing how Human Resources can impact your business and when it is time to bring in a Human Resources expert can hugely lower an employer’s risk There is a misconception that Human
Legal Definition of a Dispute
Legal Definition The definition of a dispute refers to any disagreement or conflict, whether it has been formally confirmed or is just claimed to exist. The definition of’dispute’ includes an alleged dispute. What does this mean practically? Practically, this means that when a ‘dispute’ is mentioned, it encompasses both actual conflicts and those that are claimed or reported but not yet resolved. This broad definition allows for the consideration and addressing of potential issues before they escalate further. Top tip
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