We are currently hosting the following seminars:

• August PAYE Reconciliation Seminar
• Essentials of the BCEA

Scroll down for more details on each of these.

August PAYE Reconciliation Seminar

The final details of the requirements to submit and reconcile mid-year tax certificates are expected to be finalised before August, and will be discussed in a short but practical seminar during August.

More information is now required on the tax certificate than before, and the procedures for this first mid-year closing differ from those at the end of the tax year. The e@syFile system will be changed to cater for all the new requirements, and the new procedures will be highlighted during the seminar.

In addition, special procedures to register your employees for income tax, and the interaction between the latest e@syFile system and your payroll system will be discussed, both now and in the future.

New rules to administer the deduction of penalties from employees by employers on behalf of SARS have just been announced. This is a legal requirement and the seminar now includes detail of how this requirement must be administered between SARS e@syfile and your payroll system.

Note that it is a legal requirement for all employers to submit and reconcile tax certificates correctly at the end of August, and failure to do so will result in penalties and interest.

A comprehensive set of notes are part of the value that you get for attending this seminar, and will provide you with a reference manual to assist you through this first mid-year employer’s filing season.

About the presenter

Rob Cooper is Director of Legislation at Softline VIP, chairman of the Payroll Authors Group and a seasoned payroll tax expert. He will explain the legal requirements for mid-year submissions in a practical and understandable manner and will be able to answer any of your queries.

Who should attend

This seminar is ideal for all payroll administrators, payroll managers, hr managers and financial managers who need to familiarise themselves with the August PAYE submission.

Price: R1 195 pp excl. VAT / R1 362.30 pp incl. VAT
Seminar Loyalty Club members: R956 pp excl. VAT / R1 089.84 incl VAT
Duration: 9:00 - 12:00

Ensure that you are in a position to comply with the new requirements and make the new submission period as painless as possible.

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Essentials of the BCEA

Back due to popular demand! A one day seminar focussing on providing essential labour law knowledge to payroll administrators, HR professionals and line managers

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act is the most fundamental of all the labour legislation that every employer works with daily. It is vital that the responsible person in your organisation knows the ins and outs of this Act which forms part of every single employee’s contract of employment, at every level in the organisation. Mistakes and incorrect interpretations are costly, bringing the risk of back pay and penalties.

Correct understanding gives you control of payments on your wage bill, avoid abuse of medical certificates and allows you to get your own back in case of theft or negligence

Not only is practical knowledge of what’s in the BCEA essential for legal compliance, but it can be a positive tool for management if used properly.

Seminar Highlights

You will learn everything you need to know about the BCEA as well as specific focus on the following areas:

The afternoon is spent on practical problems and their solutions – an examination of how to work with the BCEA and apply it to real-time problems in the workplace.

It is not enough to know labour law; you must be able to do labour law.

The following questions will provide you with advice based on over 40 years of experience at the sharp end of employment practice:

• Who is an employee?
• What is the maximum number of hours worked before overtime must be paid?
• Can I compel an employee to work overtime?
• Who pays for tea and meal breaks?
• What can I do if an employee overstays his leave?
• How do I safely terminate a deserter?
• Can I refuse leave if there is a vital job at hand?
• How can I implement a “use it or lose it” policy for leave?
• Can I insist that someone uses up their leave in the notice period?
• What constitutes a medical certificate?
• When can I reject a medical certificate?
• How do I safely dismiss for persistent absenteeism?
• What is the procedure to dismiss for long term absence?
• When can I refuse to pay for a person being sick?
• Can I retrench a woman away on maternity leave?
• What proof can I demand for family responsibility leave?
• Do I need to have a written contract of employment?
• Can I deduct notice pay from an employee who resigns with immediate effect?
• How do I deduct from pay for an employee who causes me loss through negligence or theft?
• What are the rules for bonuses and 13th cheques?

The 'Take Home' Value

Over and above the usual set of seminar notes including those that deal with the practical problems and solutions of the afternoon session, all delegates will receive an electronic copy of The Copmplete Guide to the BCEA, the best-selling guide from Andrew Levy Employment, valued at R675. This 100 page handbook is the definitive easy-to-use guide to everyday labour problems for any payrol and HR office.

About the presenter

Andrew Levy has postgraduate qualifications in law and labour economics and is one of South Africa’s most popular seminar presenters. His engaging style, quick humour and practical knowledge make learning fun while transferring knowledge with great efficiency.

Price: R2 350 pp excl. VAT / R2 679.00 pp incl. VAT
Seminar Loyalty Club members: R1 880 pp excl. VAT / R2 143.20 incl VAT
Duration: 9:00 - 16:00 (lunch included)
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