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Employment Equity and Your B-BBEE Scorecard: Why September’s Filing Season Matters Beyond Labour Law
The workforce data in your Employment Equity report feeds directly into your B-BBEE Management Control and Skills Development scores. Why treating EE and B-BBEE as two separate processes leaves points on the table, and why September is the moment to review both together.
Missed Your COIDA Return of Earnings? Here’s What a Blocked Letter of Good Standing Actually Costs You
The 2026 COIDA Return of Earnings deadline closed on 30 June. If a client has since asked for a Letter of Good Standing you cannot produce, here is what a blocked letter actually costs, from the 10% penalty to tender disqualification, and what you can still do now.
The Manual EE Filer’s Countdown: What You Must Have Ready Before 1 October
Online EE filers have until 15 January 2027, but manual filers get just one month: 1 September to 1 October 2026. The five things that must be finalised before you submit, where paper filings get rejected, and your options if nothing is ready yet.
Employment Equity Reporting Season Is Open: Why “Just Filing” No Longer Cuts It in 2026
The EE Online Reporting System opened on 1 September 2026, and this is the first cycle where designated employers are measured against sector numerical targets, not just whether they filed on time. Who counts as designated, what EEA2 and EEA4 require, and what to check now.
Measuring Company Culture: HR Metrics & Effectiveness
Company culture isn’t a vibe, it’s a number. Learn which HR metrics actually predict engagement, retention and performance, how to collect them without breaching POPIA, and why South African businesses with strong cultures are outgrowing the competition.
How to Classify Workers Correctly in 2026: The 7-Factor Test Every SA Employer Must Know
Get worker classification wrong in South Africa and CCMA, SARS and the Department of Employment and Labour can all come after your business at once. This guide breaks down the 7-factor test, the Section 200A presumption of employment, and the new 2026 rules every SA employer needs to know.
How to Get Letter of Good Standing Department of Labour: A Strategic Guide for SA Business Owners
To get a Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour in South Africa, you must register with the Compensation Fund (CF) within 7 days of hiring staff, submit your annual Return of Earnings (ROE) on the official online portal, and pay the resulting Notice of Assessment (NOA). Once your payment clears, the system allows you to download your valid certificate immediately.
EOR vs PEO: What’s the Difference (and Which Do You Need)?
EOR and PEO sound similar but work very differently, one needs your own entity, one doesn’t. A clear guide to the difference, and which is right for your situation.
The True Cost of Getting HR & Payroll Wrong (and How to Avoid It)
The cost of getting HR and payroll wrong in South Africa is bigger than most owners think: CCMA awards, penalties, lost time. The real costs, and how to avoid them.
HR Outsourcing vs In-House: What’s Right for Your SME?
Should your SME build an in-house HR team or outsource? An honest comparison of cost, expertise, scalability and control to help you decide what’s right.
How to Reduce Employment Risk in Your South African Business
Employment risk can sink a small business, CCMA cases, penalties, disputes. A practical guide for SA businesses on where the risk hides and how to reduce it.
Should You Outsource Your Payroll? A Guide for South African Businesses
Is it time to outsource your payroll? A clear guide for South African businesses, the benefits, the risks of going it alone, and the signs you’ve outgrown DIY payroll.
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