top of page
Search


EOHCB National
2 days ago
CAN AN EMPLOYER NAME & SHAME AN EMPLOYEE WHEN ASKED FOR A PROSPECTIVE REFERENCE?
Mistakes in employment selection can be very costly, with serious implications for both the individual and for the organisation. From an...


EOHCB National
Feb 19
THE RISKS OF EMPLOYING UNDOCUMENTED FOREIGN NATIONALS
In today’s competitive market, businesses in the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry may see hiring undocumented foreign...


EOHCB National
Feb 12
HOW EMPLOYERS CAN EMPOWER THEIR MANAGERS IN THE HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, & SKINCARE INDUSTRY
In the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty Industry, effective management is crucial for the success and growth of salons/spas. One key...


EOHCB National
Dec 10, 2024
HANDLING FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THEIR END DATE
Q: The fixed-term contract ended, but the employee is still working. How should I as an employer deal with it? If a fixed-term contract...


EOHCB National
Nov 27, 2024
DO YOU NEED TO REPORT ANY OPERATIONAL CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL BARGAINING COUNCIL FOR HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, AND SKINCARE INDUSTRY?
Employers operating within the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Beauty, and Skincare Industry have a legal obligation to keep the National...


EOHCB National
Nov 12, 2024
HARASSMENT IN THE HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY & BEAUTY INDUSTRY
In the beauty and cosmetology industry, harassment is a critical topic due to the personal and physical nature of the work. Here are some...


EOHCB National
Oct 28, 2024
UNDERPAYMENT OF WAGES - WHAT TO DO?
What do I do if during an inspection it was discovered by the Department of Labour or the Bargaining Council Agent that there is an...


EOHCB National
Sep 24, 2024
CAN AN EMPLOYER IN THE HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY, AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY SEND AN EMPLOYEE HOME FOR LATE COMING WITHOUT PAY?
In the Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Beauty industry in South Africa, managing attendance and punctuality must be done in accordance...


EOHCB National
Sep 9, 2024
MUTUAL SEPARATION AGREEMENTS & THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND (UIF)
What do you reflect on the employee’s UI-19 if they signed a mutual separation agreement? A mutual separation agreement envisages the...


EOHCB National
Aug 26, 2024
LEARNER SICK LEAVE ENTITLEMENT IN THE HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY & BEAUTY INDUSTRY
In South Africa, learners who are also employees, particularly in industries like hairdressing and beauty, have the right to sick leave...


EOHCB National
Aug 13, 2024
HOW THE QUANTUM FOODS DECISION EFFECTS SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT AND THE HAIRDRESSING, COSMETOLOGY, BEAUTY, AND SKINCARE INDUSTRY'S PRESCRIBED WAGES
SOURCE Quantum Foods (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner H Jacobs N.O. and Others (JA85/2022) [2023] ZALAC 27; [2024] 1 BLLR 32 (LAC); (2024) 45 ILJ...


EOHCB National
Jul 8, 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES WITH TAX REGULATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Tax compliance is a crucial aspect of the employer-employee relationship, ensuring that both parties fulfil their legal obligations and...


EOHCB National
Jun 25, 2024
WHAT ARE THE REPERCUSSIONS OF NON-COMPLIANCE OF STATUTORY DEDUCTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA?
In South Africa, employers are legally required to make statutory deductions from their employees’ salaries. These deductions include...


EOHCB National
Jun 14, 2024
PUBLIC HOLIDAY PAY JUNE 2024
WHAT SHOULD I PAY MY EMPLOYEE FOR THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, 17 JUNE 2024? South Africa has 12 public holidays as...


EOHCB National
Jun 10, 2024
SHORT TIME IN TERMS OF SOUTH AFRICAN LABOUR LEGISLATION
What is short time? Short time is a temporary reduction in the number of hours or days employees are required to work due to operational...


EOHCB National
May 28, 2024
HOW HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALONS BALANCE CLIENT WORK WITH INTERNAL LEARNING TO STAY UPDATED WITH NEW TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES
In our dynamic industry, continuous learning is essential to stay current with new styles and technologies. Balancing client appointments...


EOHCB National
Apr 24, 2024
FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS
What do I do if I don’t agree with the contents of my Council return or if I don’t receive my return? Rule number one: Be proactive! If...


EOHCB National
Apr 2, 2024
MUST AN EMPLOYER REPORT AN INJURY ON DUTY TO THE COUNCIL (HCSBC)?
Employer's Duty to Report Workplace Injuries to Council and COIDA Expectations In the realm of workplace safety and compensation, the...


EOHCB National
Mar 18, 2024
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
How much should an employer pay their employees? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) has undergone an increase as of March 1, 2024, by 8.5%,...
bottom of page