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Who is a Designated employer in terms of current legislation? A company is considered a designated employer if they employ 50 or more employees or if they exceed the annual turnover threshold in terms of schedule 4 the Act. Employment Equity Preparation Phase Assign...
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The gazetted new earnings threshold which takes effect from 1 March 2022 will be R224,080.48 per year (approximately R18,673 per month). Previously, the earnings threshold was R211,596.30 per year (approximately R17,633 per month). “Earnings” is defined as the...
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It is time again for companies across the country to start planning holidays so that one year ends and the next year takes place. Workplace mental health management has always been a concern for HR professionals, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult over...
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The National Assembly has adopted the Compensation of Injury on Duty Amendment Bill, which brings significant benefits for domestic workers in South Africa. Once signed into law, the bill will ensure that domestic workers are covered by the Compensation of Injury in...
Skills, Thoughts
If this year has taught us anything it’s that organisations need to be prepared for disruption and having leaders who are able to effectively manage change using core principles is what helped them weather the crisis of 2020. An article in Gallup aptly states ‘How...