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22/06/2026

Labour Law Compliance Checklist for South African Employers

Is your workplace compliant?

✅ Employment contracts in place
✅ Minimum wage requirements met
✅ Working hours and overtime correctly managed
✅ Leave policies aligned with legislation
✅ UIF and PAYE registrations up to date
✅ Health & safety measures implemented
✅ Disciplinary and grievance procedures documented
✅ Employment Equity and POPIA obligations addressed

Staying compliant isn't just about avoiding penalties, it's about building a fair, productive, and legally sound workplace.

Review your compliance checklist regularly to protect your business and your employees.

21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we honour the men who lead with integrity, protect with purpose, and guide with wisdom.

Like the strongest legal foundations, fathers provide support, stability, and direction through every stage of life.

Today, we celebrate the dads who advocate for their families, uphold what matters most, and leave a lasting legacy.

Happy Father’s Day.

16/06/2026

Happy Youth Day!

Today we honour the young people who continue to champion justice, equality, and human rights. Your voice has power, your rights matter, and your future is worth protecting.

Empowering youth. Upholding rights. Shaping tomorrow.

12/06/2026

Workplace harassment is prohibited under South African law, and affected employees have access to a range of legal remedies.

These may include internal grievance procedures, referral of disputes to the CCMA, claims under the Employment Equity Act, protection orders, civil action, and, in serious cases, criminal charges. Employers may also be held liable where appropriate steps are not taken to address the conduct.

08/06/2026

What Is the CCMA Process?

A quick breakdown of how disputes are handled:

✔️ Refer the dispute
Employee submits a referral (30 days for dismissal, 90 days for unfair labour practice)

✔️ Conciliation
An informal meeting to try to resolve the matter, no witnesses or formal evidence

✔️ Certificate of outcome
If unresolved, the case moves forward

✔️ Arbitration
A formal hearing with evidence and witnesses, the commissioner makes a decision

✔️ Outcome
Reinstatement, compensation, or dismissal of the claim

The process is free, and legal representation is limited.

30/05/2026

Managing Poor Performance Legally

You can’t dismiss an employee for poor performance without following a fair process.

✔️ Clearly identify the issue and expected standards
✔️ Address it early and allow the employee to respond
✔️ Provide support (training, guidance, clear expectations)
✔️ Set measurable targets and timeframes (PIP)
✔️ Monitor progress and keep records
✔️ Issue warnings if needed
✔️ Hold an incapacity hearing before dismissal

⚠️ Dismissal is only fair if the employee was given a real opportunity to improve and a fair process was followed.

Simple rule:
Poor performance = Can’t do the job → Support first

28/05/2026

Hills Inc had the privilege of visiting Beijing, China , to meet with valued clients and partners.

From insightful factory visits and strategic meetings to experiencing the rich culture and sights of Beijing, it was an inspiring and productive trip.

We look forward to strengthening relationships and exploring new opportunities together.

25/05/2026

Can You Be Fired Without a Warning?
Sometimes YES, but only in very specific circumstances.

In most cases, you cannot be dismissed without warning or a fair process.

Before dismissing an employee, and employer must have a valid reason and must follow a fair procedure (i.e., warnings and disciplinary hearing)

Exceptions, you can be dismissed without prior warnings if the misconduct is very serious ie Theft, fraud, assault, violence, gross insubordination and serious dishonesty.

A disciplinary hearing is still required, but no prior warning is required.

A dismissal is unfair if no valid reason exists or no fair procedure was followed.

19/05/2026

We’re Hiring | Junior Administration & Personal Assistant

Hills Incorporated is looking for a motivated, organised, and professional individual to join our team as a Junior Administration & Personal Assistant to our Conveyancer.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for a new opportunity in a professional legal environment, we’d love to hear from you.

-Send your CV and a recent photo to: [email protected]
-Applications close: 15 June 2026

Please note: If you do not receive feedback from our office, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

14/05/2026

Employee vs Independent Contractor

This difference affects tax, rights, and legal responsibility.

Employee:
Works in the business
Under employer control
Fixed salary
PAYE + UIF deducted
Protected by labour laws (leave, dismissal, etc.)

Independent Contractor:
Works for the business
Works independently
Paid for results
Handles own tax
No automatic labour law protection

⚠️ In SA, calling someone a “contractor” doesn’t make it so, misclassification can lead to penalties and claims.

Bottom line:
Employee = in the business
Contractor = for the business

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Pretoria

Telephone

+27714720005

Website

https://www.hillsincorporated.co.za/

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