Home Affairs extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP’s), Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEP’s) & concessions for waiver and appeal applications by foreigners.
WORK VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNERS
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FREEK ROBINSON & PIETER HUMAN ON THE NEW DISMISSAL CODE – LITNET
Freek Robinson interviews Labourwise Director Pieter Human on South Africa’s new Dismissal Code.
Freek Robinson in gesprek met Pieter Human oor die nuwe Ontslagkode.
COSATU PROTEST ACTION ON TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2025
COSATU nationwide protest action on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. What should employers do?
May I insist on a medical certificate if an employee has been absent on a Monday, Friday, or before and after a public holiday?
Can you require a medical certificate for sick leave taken on Mondays, Fridays, or around public holidays?
Is a medical certificate from a clinic acceptable?
Are medical certificates from clinics valid for sick leave? Learn the requirements and limitations.
Are online medical consultations valid for the purposes of issuing a medical certificate?
Are medical certificates from online consultations valid for sick leave? Understand the rules and legal position.
Must I accept a medical certificate on face value or may I challenge its validity?
Find out when and how an employer can challenge the validity of a medical certificate for sick leave purposes.
May I refuse to accept medical certificates issued by certain medical practitioners?
Can employers refuse medical certificates from specific practitioners? Learn the requirements and legal risks.
What constitutes abuse of sick leave?
Learn what counts as sick leave abuse and how to address it with effective workplace policies.
May I dismiss an employee who submits a false medical certificate?
Can you dismiss an employee for a fake medical certificate? Learn the legal process and proof required.
What steps can be taken when an employee does not comply with sick leave policies?
Learn the disciplinary steps to take if an employee fails to follow sick leave policies or procedures.
What policies should be introduced to manage sick leave?
Explore effective workplace policies for managing sick leave and reducing absenteeism.
Must sick leave be covered by the contract of employment or company policy?
Should sick leave be included in contracts or policy? Learn the best approach for compliance and flexibility.
May an employee take sick leave in order to receive medical treatment for a serious condition?
Can employees use sick leave for serious medical treatments like chemotherapy or dialysis? Find out here.
When may an employer start with a medical incapacity process?
Find out when an employer can start a medical incapacity process due to frequent or long-term illness.
IMPLEMENTATION OF CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE: DISMISSAL
The new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal (the Code), came into effect on 4 September 2025. It replaces the previous codes relating to dismissal and retrenchment.
How does one deal with an employee who is regularly booked off for anxiety or stress related reasons?
Guidance on managing regular sick leave for anxiety or stress, respecting employee confidentiality and rights.
When may an employer insist on a medical certificate?
Learn when employers can require a medical certificate for sick leave in South Africa by law.
May an employee take sick leave because their child is ill?
Can employees use sick leave if their child is sick? Learn about family responsibility leave and options.
What happens when sick leave has been exhausted?
Find out what options are available when an employee’s paid sick leave is exhausted, including unpaid leave and UIF.