HR Guides & Explainers

Useful guides and explainers on some of the most common HR processes, compliance rules and HR software terminology. Written for HR teams, people managers, business owners, and anyone else trying to make sense of human resources.

Time Off & Leave

terminology, and the policies behind them.

What Is TOIL (Time Off in Lieu)? A Complete Guide for Employers

SA plain-English guide to time off in lieu: what it means, how it's earned, and how employers should manage it.

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How to Calculate Holiday Entitlement: Pro-Rata, New Starters and the 12.07% Method

Pro-rata entitlement, new starters, and the 12.07% method for irregular hours, explained with worked examples.

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