Seminar
BCEA Seminar
A practical morning session with Andrew Levy, equipping every payroll professional, HR practitioner, and people manager with the knowledge to apply the BCEA correctly and confidently.
Master the rules that govern every employment relationship.
Pay, working hours, overtime, leave, notice, and deductions sit at the core of every employee’s contract. Misinterpretations are costly, bringing the risk of back pay, penalties, and dispute. This session gives you the practical tools to stay compliant, manage your wage bill effectively, and turn your knowledge of the BCEA into a genuine management advantage. Plus: a dedicated section on the proposed LRA amendments you need to plan for now.
Key topics covered
Deep-dive coverage across hours, overtime, leave, pay practices, deductions, and notice, with a special focus on the proposed LRA changes.
- Hours of work, overtime eligibility, and lawful changes to working schedules
- Annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave, and public holiday pay rules
- Tea breaks, meal intervals, and travel time: who pays and when
- Implementing a use-it-or-lose-it leave policy and managing the December shutdown
- Deductions from pay: when they’re lawful and how to apply them correctly
- Notice periods, resignation with immediate effect, and handling desertion safely
- Sunday work, public holidays falling on annual leave, and bonus structures
- Proposed LRA amendments: probation, definitions of “employee” and “worker”, severance pay increases, and simplified dismissal procedures
Questions you’ll leave knowing how to answer
Twenty-four real-world scenarios, every one unpacked with practical, legally grounded guidance.
- What is the key to understanding hours, absence, leave, and attendance?
- Which BCEA definitions are essential for every manager to know?
- When can an employee lawfully refuse to work overtime?
- How and when can you change an employee’s working hours?
- How can you implement a “use it or lose it” leave policy effectively?
- What happens when an employee claims sick leave during annual leave?
- What are the updated Constitutional Court rules on paternal leave?
- When can you lawfully withhold pay for illness?
- Can you require proof of family responsibility leave?
- How do you handle and terminate a deserter without legal risk?
- Can notice pay be deducted when someone resigns with immediate effect?
- How do you deduct from pay for theft, negligence, or property damage?
- How is Sunday pay calculated when the day is also a public holiday?
- What are the rules for bonuses and 13th cheques?
- Can employees demand a leave payout instead of taking leave?
- How should you manage a public holiday that falls during an employee’s annual leave?
- Can you refuse leave when a business-critical task is at hand?
- How do you legally introduce or shift a December shutdown period?
- How does the new 8-week rule protect the business from absenteeism?
- What does “try before you buy” mean under the new probation code?
- How do the new definitions of “employee” and “worker” affect your obligations?
- What do the severance pay increases mean in practice?
- How do the simplified dismissal procedures change what you need to do?
- Are you maximising the benefit of the BCEA, or inadvertently breaking the law?
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for anyone who manages people and faces the challenges of disruptive or difficult employees. It’s especially valuable for:
HR & Industrial Relations Professionals – looking for practical tools beyond policy and compliance.
Line Managers & Team Leaders – who deal directly with performance, discipline, and team dynamics.
Business Owners & Executives – responsible for shaping workplace culture and maintaining productivity.
Anyone tasked with employee discipline or conflict resolution – and who needs clear, actionable strategies.
If you’ve ever asked yourself how to handle the serial offender, the office gossip, or the employee who refuses to go the extra mile, this session is for you.
Why Attend?
This session is designed for anyone directly involved in employment decisions, payroll processing, or people management.
Payroll administrators
Ensure every calculation, deduction, and payout is compliant with current legislation.
HR professionals
Build confidence in interpreting and applying the BCEA across real-world situations.
Line managers
Handle leave, overtime, and disciplinary matters with legal clarity and less risk.
Business owners
Protect your organisation from costly errors and turn compliance into a management tool.
About Andrew Levy
Labour Relations Specialist & Seminar Presenter
Andrew Levy holds postgraduate qualifications in Law and Labour Economics and is one of South Africa’s most recognised seminar presenters. His ability to make complex legislation accessible, paired with a practical, engaging style, makes this session genuinely useful rather than simply informative. Andrew has built a long track record of helping organisations across South Africa understand their rights and responsibilities under labour law.
Seminar details
- 28 May 2026
- 09:00 - 13:00 (GMT +2)
- Zoom
- Price : R1,995 per person (excl. VAT)