Retrenchment Process in South Africa: Section 189, Severance and Notice
What your employer must do before, during and after a retrenchment under the Labour Relations Act.
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Overtime and Sunday Pay Rules in South Africa: What the BCEA Says
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act sets fixed multipliers for overtime, Sunday work and public holidays, but not every employee...
Read moreDetailsEmployment Contract Requirements in South Africa: What Must Be in Writing
The BCEA sets out exactly what an employer must give a new employee in writing, and it is more than...
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Annual Leave Entitlement South Africa: BCEA Minimum and Payout Rules
A plain explanation of the minimum annual leave every worker is owed under the BCEA, how it builds up, and...
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Sick Leave in South Africa: The Three-Year Cycle and Medical Certificate Rules
How much paid sick leave you are entitled to under the BCEA, how the three-year cycle works, and when your...
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CCMA Referral Process: Forms, Deadlines and What to Expect
A step-by-step look at how to lodge a dispute with the CCMA, which form to use, and the deadlines that...
Read moreDetailsUnfair Dismissal South Africa: Grounds, Process and Remedies
What counts as unfair dismissal in South Africa, how to take a case to the CCMA, and what you can...
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UIF Maternity Benefits: Who Qualifies, How Much You Get, and How to Claim
UIF maternity benefits pay a flat 66% of your remuneration for up to 121 days if you contribute to the...
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Notice Period South Africa: BCEA Rules by Length of Service
How much notice you must give or get before a job ends, according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
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