If you employ anyone, whether as a business or as an individual, you will understand how strongly employee rights are enforced in South Africa, and how essential it is to comply with all applicable legislation.
A dangerous myth in this regard is the idea that somehow there is a class of employees, usually referred to as “casual workers” or “casual labourers”, that falls outside these protections.
We examine this myth and its historical roots, setting out the correct legal position relating to employees who work for you less than 24 hours per month, and close with comparative references to instances of limited protection and to independent contractors.
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