Posts Tagged ‘law’
Greener Pastures »
Question: I am a foreigner living in South Africa with my South African husband and our two children. I only have a temporary residence permit and Home Affairs has lost my Permanent Residence application, so I have to start from scratch again. Are we allowed to register a new business in our children's names (they are double citizens) and then I [...]
Unfair Salary Cut »
Question: My company has singled me out for a salary reduction. No other staff have been advised of cuts. At the same time the company has hired new staff at much higher salaries than myself. What are my legal options. NB :No written notice was given to me (more...)
Drunk Boss »
Question: I read some of your writings on Drunkenness in the workplace where employees are involved. However, what can one do if their employer is an alcoholic? Situation is that a letter of appointment, contract or even job description as not been given. there is an opportunity for another job and two weeks notice may need to be given. the [...]
Retrenchment of My Mother-in-law’s Maid »
Question: My mother-in-law passed away on 18/03/09 and I need to work out a fair retrenchment package for the maid. What are the rules and what must I pay her to be fair. I need something in writing for the maid to see please. She may not believe me. Answer: Quite simply retrenchment/severance packages are calculated as one weeks salary per 12 [...]
Domestic Bliss »
Question: My wife and I employed a Zimbabwe foreign national under the assumption that she had a legal work permit. This as she was referred by a colleague from Zimbabwe who works with me, as she assured us that she was. After the first 4 months of constantly requesting this, at the end of every month, so that we could register her, we were duly [...]
Payroll Problem »
Question: We are having a problem with my husband's employer: 1. He still owes him money from February 2009 salary. 2. Today is 3 April 2009, and he still did not receive his March salary. 3. He never paid our garnish order for our administration. We have spoken to the Department of Labour but because there is so many complaints against him [...]
Disappearing Laptops »
Question: I am a desktop Engineer tasked with the duty of Asset Management. The Assets I manage are (laptops and Computers). Now the problem is, last year December I went on leave and came back late Jan. When I came back three were 9 notebooks missing and 2 Desktops missing. When I left the assets were balancing and not even one was missing. The [...]
Should I Quit My Job? »
Question: I am currently semi happy with my job, it pays well bet the hours are not doing me any good, should I look for another job? Answer: Reality dictates that the economy is floundering and jobs at current are scarce. If you can afford the luxury of seeking alternative employment that better suites your lifestyle then “Go girl!” I [...]