Are domestic workers part-time employees?
It is very common for certain words to be used interchangeably and erroneously in the context of HR. A frequent...
Notice during probation is a legal requirement!
According to section 2 of the Employment Act an employee is “any person who has, either before or after the...
Recruitment the underestimated hurdle
Human resources management, in essence, involves the art of effectively managing and retaining employees within an organisation. However, the Human...
Performance-based dismissals have limitations!
Employment is a reciprocal relationship, reliant on the employee's consistent satisfactory performance, a positive work environment, and an appealing compensation...
Is notice necessary for fixed-term contracts?
We rely on income to sustain ourselves and our families, yet its adequacy can vary widely, sometimes stretching comfortably across...
Terminal benefits are not affected by dismissals!
Employment is typically entered into with the expectation of continuity, whether through permanent or fixed-term contracts. Both parties, employer and...
Employment contract extensions vs renewals!
No employee should work without a contract of employment. Failure to have such a contract in place before the commencement...
The Employment Act ambiguous on absconding from work!
Contracts of employment are heavily based on the virtue of discipline, expected to emanate from both parties. Section 2 of...
HR Policies Vs Labour Acts
The field of labor law encompasses various aspects, drawing from several key sources. Primarily, it is derived from labor Acts,...
Drawbacks of monthly payment of gratuity!
Every contract of employment has a beginning and an end. For fixed-term contracts, the end is normally known from inception,...
