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The Legal and Tax Side to Mental Health

If you have experienced mental health problems that are very severe, you might need to take disability leave, or even have to leave your job completely.
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What is gross misconduct

What is Gross Misconduct, and could it cost you your job?

There are varying degrees of issues you may face in the workplace that could lead to a difficult work environment, from incapacity to negligence and misconduct. This article will help you understand the differences between these infringements and how to approach disciplinary matters with our assistance.
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Family comes first

When you are caught between your baby and your boss, remember that maternity leave laws make sure you do not have to choose. Family comes first and your job is legally protected throughout.
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How to accumulate your leave

A self-help guide to the CCMA

Every employee has the right fair treatment, and should not to be unfairly dismissed or subjected to unfair labour practice.
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How to accumulate your leave

How to accumulate leave and when you can apply

In this article, we will be exploring all the different types of leave and when you have the right to apply
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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.
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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
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June 16th: Commemorating the Soweto Uprising and Reflecting on the Right to Education in South Africa

As we commemorate Youth Day and remember the Soweto Uprising we discuss how the law and education intersect
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Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment

Our Legal&Tax experts shed some light on this topic. Watch this video to learn more.
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Women and the law

The law protects and promotes the rights of women and gender equality. The law is a tool to end gender based violence, sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The law also offers women access to justice following victimisation.
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What should be in your employment contract?

Employment contract. #IWishILearntThatInSchool – Part of our series supporting the youth. When reading your employment contract, these are things you should look for. Access other #IWishILearntThatInSchool articles and videos https://bit.ly/3x2zICR With Legal&Tax you’re not alone. Auth FSP
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Women Right’s

Learn more about women's rights in the workplace. Watch this video to learn more.
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Why it’s important to read your employment contract

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. We explain the impact of not reading or understanding your employment contract in 39 seconds
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Understanding your payslip

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. We all like getting paid, but understanding the paperwork that goes with it is important. Check out your payslip to make sure you have everything you need.
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When your job is on the line

Labour Law attorneys are a special breed: brilliant negotiators and tough as nails. Protracted strikes and wage negotiations are not for the fainthearted. And Labour Attorneys are at the coal face of these labour disputes. They are also in and out of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Bargaining Council (BC) regularly, resolving individual labour disputes – like yours.
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The CCMA – what's it all about?

We help you understand the role of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) as an independent authority aimed at promoting fair practices in the work environment. The CCMA resolves labour disputes and provides advice and training on labour relations.
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Dismissal

Be sharp at work

Your guide to dismissal, put together by your lawyers.
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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.
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