If an employee has a family-related crisis, such as an illness or death, they are entitled to a limited amount of time off work. Employees are entitled to up to 3 days leave in any 12-month period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to the questions most frequently asked about HR
What is Force Majeure leave?
What is compassionate leave?
Compassionate leave is offered to employee’s if a member of their family dies. Unlike force majeure leave, compassionate leave is not a statutory requirement and the amount of leave an employee is entitled to is completely at the discretion of the employer.
What is adoption leave?
Adoptive leave is available to one parent from a couple that are looking to adopt. Employees are entitled to 24 weeks unpaid adoptive leave. However, an employer can offer paid adoptive leave to their employees if they choose to do so.
What are time-sheets?
A timesheet is a method of recording how much an employee has worked for a certain period of time. Employers can use timesheets for specific projects or tasks.
What are clock-in and out boxes?
Located on timesheets to record when people clock-in or clock-out of their shift.
What are training records?
Is a document that records the training classes attended by employees. They record the training conducted, instructor, employee name and date completed.
What are employment contracts?
If you are an employee or employer that (is paid/pays) a wage or salary, this is an employment contract.
What is a handbook?
Is a book that can provide someone with information on a specific subject or can be used as an instruction manual.
What is performance management?
Is the communication between an employee and their manager to discuss accomplishing objectives that have been set out by the company.
What is Jury Duty?
Jury Duty is an obligation issued by the state for each individual over 18 to act as a member of the jury in a court.
What is absence management?
Is how an employer attempts to reduce absenteeism and promote productivity by implementing policies, programs or procedures.
What is human resource software?
HR software is a software/digital solution for managing employees and for managing the human resource tasks of an organisation in order to increase productivity.
What is an ATS?
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System, which is a software that is used to manage hiring in an organisation. It manages the job postings and applications, as well as organising any relevant data and makes it accessible.
What is bereavement leave?
Bereavement leave is paid leave taken by employees due to the death of a family member. There is no statutory obligation to provide bereavement leave.
What is parental leave?
Parental leave is unpaid leave taken by a parent in order to look after their children.
What is paternity leave?
Paternity leave is 2 weeks paid leave given to new parents following the birth of a baby.