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What do you do if your employer refuses to pay you your salary for work done? Fortunately, this is not a very common problem because most employers are decent and pay their staff correctly. Usually, the problem over non-payment arises when a staff member...
We are now well into the second week of our national Lockdown here in South Africa. And although all signs seem to indicate that the spread of the COVID-19 virus is slowing, we still have a long way to go. Many people have used...
Many workers do not entirely understand the law surrounding sick leave and the individual rights of both the employer and employee. Fortunately, as with most employee/employer-related questions we can find most of the answers in the basic conditions of employment act or the labour...
How to claim from UIF (Unemployment Fund). Losing your job for whatever reason is stressful and incredibly overwhelming. To make matters worse, jobs are becoming more and more scarce, this can mean that unemployed job seekers are unable to generate an income for quite...
It does not really make a difference how long you have been a member of the workforce, starting a new job is going to cause a mixture of stress and excitement in anyone. It is normal to feel nervous and completely out of your...
Thinking about resigning from work? Let's face it, everyone has a bad day at work from time to time, often leaving the office in a huff, promising to hand in their resignation the very next day. Yes, we have all been there. So how...
Is your employer deliberately making life so difficult at work that you feel you have no option to resign? If this is the case you could claim constructive dismissal and be entitled to up to 12 months salary as damages. Check out this article...
Does a co-worker or even supervisor often talk over you, criticize you or take credit for your hard word. You might be be dealing with an office bully! This is how to deal with a bully in the workplace in three simple steps...
Knowing you are the star employee in your organisation is a fantastic feeling. This is how to make yourself irreplaceable at work. Its quite easy actually....
The job search process is now almost done exclusively online. Applying for jobs has become quicker and easier which is great. The downside however is that ensuring your application stands out has become so much harder. These 5 quick tips for job seekers will hopefully...
Have you downloaded your FREE CV template yet? If not you will find a link to the download page in this article. We will also discuss some super tips to keep in mind when editing your CV template. ...
Have you ever have unauthorized deductions appearing on your payslip that you knew nothing about? Have you ever wondered if these deductions are allowed by law, even though your employer told you they were perfectly legal? We take a look at what deductions an...
Have you ever wondered if it is legal for someone to secretly record your conversation when speaking to them. Well it turns out that it is perfectly legal, and these recordings can even be used against you in court. But how does this affect...
Anyone who has been unemployed and job searching knows just how stressful the process can be. This stress is exhausting and can lead to relationship problems and a feeling of guilt at letting your loved ones down. Often people feel that they should be...
