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Human Resource FAQs for Your First Hire
South African entrepreneurs want to help create jobs. The SME Landscape Report An Assessment of South Africa’s SME Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, Risks & Next Steps’ 2018/2019 revealed that one of the reasons entrepreneurs launch businesses is to make a difference, including creating jobs.
Hiring employees does, however, come with responsibilities, this is in addition to employee rights outlined in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
The startup currently boasts the largest database of medium-skilled workers in South Africa. It is also important to note that recruitment does not come cheap, with traditional recruitment agencies charging 15%+ of annual salary on placement, not to mention the cost of hiring the wrong person.FAQs about the first hire, from when you should bring in external help, to what you’re expected to pay your employees. 👇
New This Week (13 February 2023)
Guide to Employee Rights 2023
A team of committed employees is critical in helping a business meet its organisational goals. Therefore a human resources (HR) strategy is a must-have for all SMEs. It goes without stating though that all employees in South Africa have certain rights that ensure that they are treated appropriately and are protected in the workplace. The laws that relate to workers’ rights include the South African Constitution which provides for basic rights, the Labour Relations Act (LRA) which expands on these rights, and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).For more information on the rights of your employees, read the article below 👇
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The Unemployment Insurance Fund
When you hire an employee, you must understand all of the necessary legal requirements that come with this. Beyond things like covering PAYE and following the conditions of the Employment Act, you also need to register employees for The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
UIF is a fund set up to provide short-term financial relief to workers under certain conditions. This includes workers who have become unemployed, who cannot work due to parental leave, or who cannot work due to illness. Dependents of deceased UIF contributors can also benefit from the fund.
If you’re wondering how to register employees for UIF, don’t worry. The process is quick and easy. It can also be done online, where you can manage all of your UIF contributions and requirements. In this quick guide, we’ll cover exactly what UIF is, how it works, and how to register employees for UIF when you hire them.
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