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Department of Labour Inspections: How to Be Fully Prepared at All Times
A Department of Labour inspector can arrive at your door without warning. Here is exactly what they look for and how to be prepared at all times.
Read GuideWhy Smart South African Employers Outsource Domestic Worker Compliance
Domestic worker compliance in South Africa involves UIF, COID, payroll, leave management, contracts and more. Here is why outsourcing it makes complete sense.
Read GuideThe Complete Domestic Employer Compliance Checklist for 2026
Are you fully compliant as a domestic worker employer in 2026? Use this checklist to identify any gaps before the Department of Labour finds them for you.
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Part-Time Domestic Workers: Are You Paying Them Correctly?
Part-time domestic workers are not exempt from minimum wage, UIF or COID obligations. Many employers make costly assumptions about what they owe. Here are the correct rules.
Live-In Domestic Workers: Pay, Deductions and Legal Rules Explained
Employing a live-in domestic worker comes with specific legal rules around accommodation deductions, overtime limits and rest periods that every employer must understand.
Overtime, Sundays and Public Holidays: What You Must Pay Your Domestic Worker
Overtime and special day pay for domestic workers is strictly regulated by Sectoral Determination 7. Many employers unknowingly underpay — here is what the law requires.
Domestic Worker Minimum Wage in SA: 2026 Rates and What They Mean for You
From 1 March 2026, the minimum wage for domestic workers is R30.23 per hour. Paying below this rate is illegal regardless of any agreement with your employee.
Minimum wage calculations: Ensuring fair compensation for domestic workers
Stay updated with 2026 minimum wage rates and calculation methods. Ensure fair and legal compensation for your domestic worker including overtime and public holiday rates.
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