This article explains which employee deductions and employer levies salons must collect and pay (PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension & sick-pay fund contributions, bargaining-council levies), and the legal and practical risks of failing to pay them on time — including SARS penalties and interest, civil claims, criminal exposure, personal liability for directors, enforcement by the HCSBC and other bodies, and business reputational/operational harm. It ends with a short, practical complian

Once upon a time, communication was deliberate. A phone call meant dialing a rotary line, often through a switchboard operator. Letters were handwritten. Conversations were private. If someone wanted to reach you, they needed your permission and your physical address. As decades passed, technology evolved. Telephones became mobile. Messaging became instant. Social media turned private lives into public timelines. And now, artificial intelligence (AI) allows us to ask question

The personal care industry - made up largely of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) - is calling on the National Minimum Wage Commission...

Part 2 of 2 Following Part 1, which highlighted the risks associated with emoji use in professional communication, this article provides...

The South African labour landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the gazetting and implementation of the new Code of...

The beauty industry in South Africa stands at the intersection of creative enterprise and complex regulatory regimes. On one hand, the...

The status of Foreign Nationals working in South Africa remains a constantly developing topic as new extensions are granted and it may be...

Part 1 of 2 In an increasingly digital and fast-paced work environment, the nature of internal and external communication has evolved...

Our industry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the...

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, with digital tools becoming essential...

In the beauty industry - where the majority of the workforce is made up of women, many of whom work on non-traditional or informal...

Part 2 of 2 Receiving a workplace 7.11 dispute notice - whether at the CCMA or a Bargaining Council - requires following clear steps and...

Part 1 of 2 Navigating workplace disputes in South Africa requires a solid understanding of the institutions responsible for resolving...

Recent amendments to South Africa’s Companies Act have introduced significant changes to corporate law, effective from December 27, 2024....

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry is one of the most dynamic sectors globally, with millions of professionals offering a...

The UIF is conducting post-verification audits on COVID-19 TERS payments to ensure that funds went to the right employees and were used...

POSSIBLE CHANGES COMING FOR SOMATOLOGISTS As you may be aware, The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa intends to approach...

On the 3rd of December 2024 the Minister of Home Affairs extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) until 28...

As we prepare for 2025, employers in the hairdressing and beauty industry are encouraged to boldly take charge of their compliance...

The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill represents a significant milestone in South Africa's public health...