Employment Contracts & HR Policies - From Offer to Exit Self-Study Course

Employment contracts and HR policies form the foundation of every employment relationship. Errors in drafting or applying them are among the most common reasons employers lose at the CCMA. This course equips participants to draft enforceable contracts and develop policies that withstand legal scrutiny, while integrating payroll compliance requirements.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Introduction and Basic Concepts
• Statutory requirements (BCEA, LRA and Related Laws)
• Essential Clauses in Employment Contracts
• Fixed Term vs Permanent Contracts.
• Probationary Periods and their Legal Implications
• Casual, Part-Time and Temporary Employees
• Fixed-Term Contracts and Project Based Work
• Probationary Employment Contracts
• Independent Contracts vs Employees
• Fixed-Term and Temporary Employees
• Termination of Employment