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Overtime | What it is, how it works, who it is applicable to & payment of overtime

In this video I unpack Section 10 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act: OVERTIME. The video starts with an explanation of who overtime is applicable to and who is not entitled to the overtime benefits stipulated in Section 10. Then I detail exactly what overtime is and the common misapplication of it. This is […]

How Paid Sick Leave works

This video unpacks, with examples, common mistakes and practical considerations about paid sick leave as it is detailed in Section 22 & 23 (and a mention of Section 24) in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. This video starts by explaining how sick leave works in the first 6 months of employment. Covering the common […]

You missed a CCMA case – What now? | Rescission Application

We know it can be scary realizing or finding out that you have missed a CCMA case. There is something you can do about it – A Rescission Application. You might be feeling hesitant to contact a professional to help you with your missed CCMA case, because you are concerned about spending money. We’ve got […]

Absconsion

Absconsion – it occurs so often – yet the process to follow is still a challenge for many. This video explains exactly what absconsion is and how it differs from the very closely related extended unauthorised absenteeism. After explaining how absconsion is not AWOL, I go into a step-by-step of what to when an you […]

Employment Relations has a Youtube Channel!

Instead of doing weekly written blogs, we have weekly videos that you can watch or listen to. Every week we address a new employment relations / labour relations / industrial relations / labour legislation / conflict / leadership topic to discuss. If you would like a specific topic – comment on any of the videos […]