Increased Earnings Threshold 2024 – Now R21 200 per month

The earnings threshold in terms of Section 6 (3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No. 75 of 1997 (BCEA) is amended from time to time. Employees earning below this threshold enjoy certain protections under the BCEA. Employees earning above the threshold are excluded from the application of the following sections of the BCEA: […]
Best practices for change management in the workplace

Best practices for change management in the workplace Change is inevitable in today’s fast-paced working environment. Organisations have to adapt to their business environment to survive, grow and not be left behind. As such, it is vital that businesses can pivot where necessary to achieve the results needed for success. Unfortunately, many employees and employers […]
Can an employer refuse a medical certificate?

Can an employer refuse a medical certificate? The matter of a medical certificate (“sick/doctor’s note”) has been an area of concern for employers for quite some time. Many employers believe that if their employees provide a medical certificate for their absence from work, they are obliged to pay them for the day(s) missed – no […]
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act

Amendments to the Employment Equity Act Background On 14 April 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Employment Equity Act (EEA) Amendment Bill of 2020. This Bill was originally published for public comment on 21 September 2018 and has now been gazetted. The amendments will take effect in September 2023 if not delayed in […]
Succession planning for your business: Finding someone to step into your shoes

Succession planning for your business: Finding someone to step into your shoes Good governance is the foundation of good organisational performance, and the converse is also true. Succession planning is a major component of good governance. It involves the aspect of business strategy where leadership roles are passed down from more senior to more junior […]