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Features of a valid employment contract
An employment contract is a legal and binding agreement between an employer and an employee, and sets out the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. According to the Basic…
Read MoreA quick summary of sectoral determination 13
The following entails a short summary of the basic rights of employees earning below the earnings threshold, as regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of…
Read MoreImportance of presenting evidence correctly
During disciplinary and arbitration proceedings, the employer has a responsibility to present evidence to the chairperson or commissioner to prove its case. Evidence is defined as “the available body of…
Read MoreEmployee versus independent contractor
Independent contractors are appointed to perform work or provide a specific service to another person or business. They are not employees of the employer as they perform the work under…
Read MoreSuspension without pay: An alternative to dismissal
The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995) (LRA) stipulates that all employees must be treated fairly, as unfair suspension may constitute an unfair labour practice in terms of…
Read MoreIllegal foreigners in your employment
Employers are prohibited from employing any illegal foreign nationals in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002). Where an employer is found guilty of contravening this act,…
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