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Last updated: March 2026 | Reading time: 16 minutes | Based on the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2026 UIF regulations, and confirmed benefit rates | For: Employed women in South Africa preparing for or currently on maternity leave If you are pregnant and employed in...
If you work in a hotel, restaurant, guest house, game lodge, coffee shop, pub, fast food outlet, or any related hospitality business in South Africa, Sectoral Determination 14 (SD14) governs your employment relationship. It sets the minimum standards for your wages, working hours, leave,...
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration — the CCMA — is the single most important institution for South African workers who have a dispute with their employer. It is free to use. You do not need a lawyer to start the process. And...
South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. For many young people, the biggest obstacle is not a lack of ambition — it is the frustrating catch-22 of needing experience to get a job, but needing a job to...
As most of you will already know, in South Africa, workers’ rights are protected by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). This act essentially outlines all employee rights and inm section 16 it specifically outlines how employees should be compensated for working on...
So you are expecting a baby in the near future. Emotions are high, and your excitement for this new addition to your family is unexplainable. The last thing you need during this time is work-related stress! Fortunately, South African labour law is very clear...
The job market in South Africa is as changing as the KZN coast line, a constant ebb and flow of supply and demand. In a world that is becoming more and more dependant on data protection, we find industries evolving, and new technologies emerging....
If you are working in South Africa, you have probably wondered, “How much rest time am I supposed to get between work shifts or at the end of the week?” or “Can my boss make me work seven days straight?” These are all really...
Asking for a raise can be nerve-wracking, but it's an important step in your career growth. When you're looking to increase your salary, it's important to approach the conversation professionally and strategically. In this blog, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to...
At some point in our lives, many of us will have to resign from a job. It can be a difficult decision, especially if we have spent several years in the same position and have established relationships with our colleagues. Unfortunately, some employers and...
The hospitality industry in South Africa has plenty of job opportunities to offer, and finding the best online hospitality jobs website might be a daunting task. I hope that I have made it a little easier for you. While all three websites discussed in...
Quiet Quitting is a new trend sweeping across social media at the moment. A quick search for the hashtag #QuietQuitting will turn up numerous posts, all with different views on this controversial movement. And quiet quitting here in South Africa is no different. But what...
If you are currently looking for a new job then there is a very good chance that at some point you are going to be asked to provide a list of contactable references. The logic behind a company requesting references is that they would...
It is no secret that the results of the Covid-19 pandemic have been absolutely devastating on the employment figures in South Africa. Retrenchments have been taking place on a scale never seen before. And millions of South Africans have found themselves suddenly unable to...
The BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) makes a few basic employee rights exceptionally clear. It deals with things like hours of work, leave, payment of remuneration, termination of employment, and methods of enforcement. Every employee should know their rights, and in fact, your...
