When a workplace injury occurs in South Africa, proper reporting is not just good practice—it's a legal requirement under the...

The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal is a national benchmark for fairness in South African labour law. While not a statute that creates...

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

In South Africa, a valid Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is more than just paperwork—it is a legal safeguard that protects businesses,...

While workplace misconduct is relatively straightforward to address, misconduct occurring outside the workplace presents a more nuanced...

The hair and beauty industry is experiencing significant challenges with staff turnover and workforce stability. Many salon and spa...

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

Injury on Duty (IOD) cases require compliance, care, clarity, and accountability. Many employers assume that registration with the...

In the workplace, timing often makes the difference between a fair, defensible disciplinary process and one that falls apart under...

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,...