by Samantha | Apr 26, 2020 | General Employment
It seems that employers are not applying for TERS UIF relief for their employees, for one of three reasons. I would like to discuss each of these reasons and explain why they should not prevent you from registering with the UIF, and going ahead to claim for benefits....
by Samantha | Jul 4, 2019 | General Employment
If you have been a UFiling user since before February this year, you will more than likely be acquainted with the disaster that was the “upgraded” (Government’s term, not mine!) UFiling webiste. The new site launched in April and was pretty much...
by Samantha | Sep 12, 2018 | General Employment
Many domestic employers in South Africa have a very negative perception of the UIF and UIF registration process. If you have had one or more of the following thoughts, then you fall into this category: “Registering with the UIF is complicated and...
by Samantha | Jun 23, 2018 | General Employment
This is the act of law that sets minimum conditions and standards to be adhered to in the employment relationship. Other than the specific exemptions listed below, an employer cannot decide that the provisions laid out in the BCEA will not apply to a particular...
by Samantha | May 31, 2018 | Domestic Employment, General Employment
Upfront, there is no rule or legal requirement that states an employer should pay a bonus of any sort. There are two circumstances under which a bonus MUST be paid: It has been stated in the employment contract that a certain amount will be paid as a bonus (i.e. a...
by Samantha | Apr 7, 2018 | General Employment
Choosing somebody to work in your home and care for your child or children, is one of the biggest decisions we as parents often have to make. The horror stories of abusive nannies or the reality of dishonesty and theft are all factors that we must take in account when...
