Business & Employment

Employment relationships are governed by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997, Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, and sectoral determinations. Companies use the Companies Act 71 of 2008. POPIA applies to employee and customer personal information.

Business & Employment

Employment Contract

Set out role, remuneration, hours, leave, and disciplinary codes in line with BCEA minima and any bargaining council rules.

Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998

Independent Contractor Agreement

Define services, deliverables, and independence to reduce misclassification risk versus employment (SARS and labour law tests apply).

Labour Relations Act (true independent contractor vs employee) Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (PAYE / independent contractor rules)

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Protect confidential information shared during negotiations or projects; align with POPIA where personal data is involved.

Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) Contract law — confidentiality

Business Partnership Agreement

Partnership terms, capital, profit share, decision-making, and exit—compare with incorporated structures under the Companies Act.

Companies Act 71 of 2008 (alternative: Pty Ltd) Partnership Act (common law principles)

Company Resolution

Record director or shareholder resolutions required by your MOI and the Companies Act.

Companies Act 71 of 2008 Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) of the company

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