Many guesthouses employ foreign nationals, asylum seekers or refugees while not fully understanding domestic worker rights and risks of this practice. In saying this, it is not implied that employing local citizens do not carry risks. The focus of this article is the obvious risks of compliance by Employers to ensure that the persons are legally in the country and remains legal whilst employed. The law does not declare that a contract of employment concluded without the required permit is void...
Registering UIF for domestic workers has become an increasingly hot topic in the current labor climate. As the winds of change spread, the onus rests squarely on you, the employer, to ensure compliance and contribution. In our previous Article, we discussed the essentials of drafting a bullet-proof domestic worker contract. This month, we examine the importance of registering your employees for UIF. It’s more straightforward than you may think. Who must register for UIF and make...
The requirement to have a contract of employment with your Domestic Helper, holds more advantages for you as the Employer than you could imagine. In this article, we will answer some important questions regarding the domestic worker contract of Employment which focuses on; How important is it to have a contract of employment with my Domestic Helper? Must I have a contract of employment if my Domestic Helper works less than 5 days a week for my household? Know your Rights Employers must...
