‘General’ Archives
Unfair Labour Processes »
Question: My boss only paid me half of my salary this month and said that she is not going to pay my other half as she thinks I am going to resign. She verbally agreed to pay my salary on the last day of the month and this late payment has happened before. My contract she said I'm not allowed to change it, i need to know what my office hours is [...]
Unfair Salary Cut by Employer »
Question: I took over a business in 2006, one employee, "Kate", was paid R3000 by the previous employer, but when I took over we had a verbal agreement that I could not afford her on that salary so we agreed on R2500. Business has been slow and I can't give a salary increase. Now she wants to take me to the CCMA, because I cut her salary. What [...]
Strike Certificate Recinded »
Question: How long is a strike certificate valid for once it has been issued? How does one get it rescinded if it has been issued 3 months ago and the members have still not acted on it? (more...)
Alternative Employment »
Question: I am currently looking for other work but work the following hours 07:30am to 16:00 at my current company. I want to go for interviews but this is clashing with my work hours as I can't go in my lunch because it is just 30minutes long. I work in Boksburg and am looking at work in Pretoria so it takes me at least 1 hour to get there [...]
Increase in Working Hours and Duties »
Question: My employer is increasing my working hours and duties. They are not increasing the working hours or duties of any other employee only mine. Can i insist on an increase and if they refuse an increase can i refuse working more hours and taking on more duties. My duties are not stated in my contract it was agreed upon verbally. I have [...]
Taxation »
Question: Can a Company employ one person under two different employee numbers, doing the same function (at management level), being paid an annual permanent salary as well as an hourly rate as a consultant? Is this legal? (more...)
Contractor Overtime »
Question: I am in a similar position and also need advice. I was taken on into a company as PA to the CEO. I was told that i will be given a 3month probation period and then put on Payroll. I told them that i would then need a higher salary as i will not be able to afford my expenses after Income tax is deducted. I have never signed a contract [...]
Accrued Leave is Paid Out »
Question: My employment contract (permanent) allows for 15 days annual leave, 3 days family responsibility leave and 3 days sick (without a doctors note). I was recently forced to take way more leave than I am allowed as per my contract because of unforeseen personal circumstances. My boss was kind enough to give me the time off, and pay out my [...]
Business Conditions »
Question: My wives boss decided to terminate his business as he feels its not profitable anymore. He announced his intention just over 30 days ago stating verbally to all staff that he will have to "close down" if business conditions do not improve. As of the end of last week he started what he calls retrenchment and will only keep core staff [...]
Restraint of Trade »
Question: Can a restraint of trade be enforced during a retrenchment? (more...)
Skeletons In The Closet? »
Question: I received a letter posted on my clock card stating that I have been selected to be on short time (Skeleton staff), on this letter the date is wrong, and the Boss himself has not signed this letter. What is the right procedure regarding skeleton staff? (more...)
Forced Treatment »
Question: Hi, I started to work for a company in January 2007. In the contract it states that the employee has the option to belong to Discovery Scheme and that the payments to the scheme will be done by the company. I want to cancel Discovery and go to Bonitas, but they won't let me as the contracts for the NEW people now state that it is [...]
Great to be “on air”! »
Hi all! Well we are now on blog status. Please feel free to mail me any questions,queries or anything else that is bothering you. I am confident that this will be a great success! Hope you all have a great day and dont forget to pray for Zim. Caio Craig