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Often Independent Contractors are completely unaware that they are not Employees as defined in South African labour legislation. This article gives some welcome clarity on the differences between an Employee and an Independent Contractor and the recourse and protection each has, or does not have, respectively..
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The start of 2020 has seen the implementation of the new Labour Laws Amendment Act. And, one of the biggest changes has been in the creation of parental leave allowances. When it comes to parental leave, these new regulations came into effect on 1 January 2020, including parental leave in cases of adoption and surrogacy, as well as paternal leave in all circumstances.
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The South African labour landscape continues to shift with numerous changes to legislation effective 1 January 2019, requiring employers to bring themselves up to date to ensure compliance.