Basic Conditions of Employment Act
The basic conditions of employment act for employment in South Africa are governed by the BCEA. The Minister of Labour announces various amendments from time to
Human Resources
Labour Department UIF (Payroll Deductions)
Labour Department UIF is a Government fund under the auspices of the Labour Department. UIF is a required statutory deduction. This is to assist people who
How overtime should be calculated and taxed
Working time including overtime is regulated by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and every employer in South Africa must regulate the working time of
BCEA – Notice periods
In terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, notice of termination must be given as follows and in writing and not whilst the employer
BCEA – Deductions
Often employers make unlawful deductions from workers’ wages however deductions from wages are not permitted without the written consent of the worker other than those
BCEA – Leave and Rest Periods
Leave is categorised as annual, sick, maternity, family responsibility or unpaid leave and these as well as rest periods will be discussed below. Annual leave
