In any workplace, maintaining a professional and respectful environment is essential to achieving collective goals. To ensure this, most...

This FAQ article provides clarity on how the Employment Equity Act (EEA) applies to businesses operating across multiple establishments...

The rules around deductions from an employee’s salary are clearly regulated under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and...

The Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry (HBSI) Pension Fund is not just a legal requirement—it’s a business...

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

Unauthorised absence occurs when an employee fails to report for duty without permission or without valid reasons, thereby breaching...

In South Africa’s hairdressing, cosmetology, beauty, and skincare industry, fair and equal treatment of foreign nationals in the...

In a competitive beauty industry where client loyalty, service quality, and retail sales directly impact revenue, performance reviews are...

When employees resign, it’s more than just a farewell. In South Africa’s Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare industry, strict...

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

In South Africa's fast-evolving hair and beauty industry, staying competitive requires more than exceptional service - it demands smart,...

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

Employees are entitled to various types of leave to ensure a fair balance between work responsibilities and personal or family needs....

In South Africa’s fast-moving Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty and Skincare Industry, keeping your regular clients happy is just as...

We’ve talked before about Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in your salon/spa, often focusing on specific situations you face day to...

When a business is sold, it often raises questions for owners and employees about what happens to existing employment contracts and what...

Mall renovations across South Africa have disrupted trading for many salons, spas, and beauty establishments operating in shopping...

Managing workplace disagreements requires a steady hand and impartial approach, ensuring all staff members feel heard whilst maintaining...

Providing staff loans is a widespread practice across South African workplaces, however, it entails specific legal and financial...

The South African hair and beauty industry is known for its vibrant culture, creativity, and personal connection with clients. However,...