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...
by Samantha | Mar 28, 2018 | Domestic Employment, General Employment
When offering employment, especially in the domestic sector, an offer/agreement is usually concluded verbally. In some cases a letter, either way could carry important obligations that many employers do not realise. As has been mentioned earlier in Who is an Employee....
