How to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace. Why is mental health important in the workplace. Millions of South African workers face mental health challenges. Workers’ Mental health is their ability to manage stress, maintain work productivity, and their contribution to their community. Various factors, including socioeconomic conditions, biological traits, and environmental influences …
The South African Employment Equity Act (EEA) signed into effect in 1998 protects employees against discrimination across several levels, including sexual orientation, family responsibility, HIV status, or political opinion.It aims to promote fair treatment and equal opportunity in the workplace by eliminating unfair discrimination. The Act also seeks to implement affirmative action measures to redress …
South African women are continuously making strides in whichever industry they are in, from humble home businesses to owners of multi million Rand companies, they are proving themselves in once thought of male dominated businesses.They’ve overcome several challenges along their way. Much like their chant during the 9th August 1956, “Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo!” (You …
The South African labor market faces several challenges such as high unemployment rates, skills shortages, and a constantly changing work environment.
The South African labor market faces several challenges such as high unemployment rates, skills shortages, and a constantly changing work environment.
The South African government sets labour regulations that govern the employment and management of employees. Referred to as labour codes or employment laws, these regulations outline employer’s responsibilities, employees’ rights, and the regulations governing trade unions.
As an employer, navigating through the UIF claims process can be tricky. Employers are responsible for helping their workers access their employee benefits, but it’s not always easy to figure out the rules. As a seasoned Human Resources practitioner, or a small business owner, supporting your team with UIF assistance is crucial to supporting your …
Traditionally, employers filed employees UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund), which provides short-term relief to workers due to unemployment, maternity, adoption leave, or illness, manually. It was a time-consuming and tedious process. The South African Labour Department has replaced those outdated systems with the newer online uFiling system. It is designed with a more user-friendly interface for efficient …
The Compensation Fund is more than an obligatory payment for South African employers. It is a beneficial tool, when used correctly, significantly contributes to the financial stability and operational efficiency of businesses in our country.By navigating through the nuances of the Compensation Fund and Return of Earnings, employers can adopt a proactive approach.Research has proven …
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