Considering the CCMA? Here Is What You Need to Know
A lack of information or comprehension of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (Hereinafter the “CCMA”) and its processes can prevent the public from taking advantage of the commission’s accessible and low-cost services, causing frustration. For those unfamiliar with labour laws and not part of the legal profession, navigating the CCMA can seem intimidating […]
Your PAYE obligations as an employer
As an employer, it is your responsibility to withhold tax from your employees’ salaries and remit it to SARS. Employee tax is a key component of the South African tax system and is the mechanism through which employers withhold and remit income tax on behalf of their employees. Commonly known as PAYE (which stands for […]
Resigning rather than facing the music
The employment relationship is based on the Law of Contract in that a Contract of Employment governs the details of the relationship as is prescribed by labour legislation. In the case of Sihlali vs SABC Limited, (2010) 31 ICJ 1477 (LC), the trite position in law was reiterated that resignation is a “unilateral” act. It is […]
The 10 steps when taking a dispute to the CCMA
If you have a dispute with your employer, you may want to ask the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (“CCMA”) to conciliate or even arbitrate your dispute. A union or employer’s organisation may also initiate this action. Furthermore, you do not need the other party’s consent before taking a matter to the CCMA. Steps for disputes […]