Decisive action, better conflict resolution
Many employers often decide to leave disciplinary matters for a later date and/or overlook matters of concern to avoid conflict. However, when handled well, conflict can have a positive impact on an employee’s performance and behaviour after they have made an error. Did this ever happen to you as a teenager? You’re sitting in the backseat of the car after being picked up […]
Drafting employment contracts for ad hoc activities
It often happens that employers give instructions to employees that do not form part of their usual routine. This article will briefly discuss whether employees are obliged to execute all instructions received from their employer or supervisor, even if it is not what the employee was employed to do. As a point of departure, normally, an employee’s job description will be contained in their […]
Distributions to beneficiaries of an employee trust
Binding Private Ruling 330 (“BPR330”) was issued on 3 October 2019 and relates to the tax implications arising from distributions of dividends and other amounts from an employee trust to beneficiaries on the termination of their employment. The taxpayer (a resident trust) was established for the benefit of the black permanent employees of Company A. […]
The importance of having a work-life balance
Having a job and a steady income plays a significant role in any person’s life, as it keeps us afloat and drives us to reach our full professional potential. However, when we have an unhealthy work-life balance, this can all come tumbling down. An employee’s ability to establish and maintain a healthy balance between their […]