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Funeral Avoid Scams 2

Avoid funeral cover scams

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.
3 July 2024 | 4 minute read
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Dom workers Feature

Domestic workers, our nation’s companions.

The last few years have seen improvements made to the conditions of employment for South Africa's domestic workers. Our July article details everything a domestic worker's employment should include, to make sure that you are up to date and compliant.
30 June 2022 | 4 minute read
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Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.
8 October 2020 | 5 minute read
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Dom workers Feature

Domestic worker employment contract

The requirement to have a contract of employment with your Domestic Helper, holds more advantages for you as the Employer than you could imagine.
1 August 2019
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Dismissal

Be sharp at work

Your guide to dismissal, put together by your lawyers.
1 August 2019
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Funeral cover and plans

Funeral Customs across the Country

South Africa has a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. As we enjoy a democratic society where we are free to mix and mingle amongst each other, we might also experience lifestyles and practices very different to our own.
30 July 2019 | 4 minute read
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Workers Day Article 2019

Making Labour Law Work for you

Now that we enjoy living in a democracy, the law is designed to make sure that workers have rights and are treated equally. We call the different laws that deal with work, labour laws. The key law for the workplace is the Labour Relations Act (LRA). The purpose of the act is to ensure economic development, in the interest of society, democracy and peace.
30 April 2019 | 5 minute read
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New Job

New job, new you

10 tips to help you get on the right side of the law, right from the start of a new job
17 February 2019 | 1 minute read
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