Understanding Payroll, Statutory Deductions, and Leave Management under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019

Understanding Payroll, Statutory Deductions, and Leave Management under the Workers' Rights Act 2019

Your Guide to Compliant Payroll and Leave Management

Trainer: Jessyca Joyekurun

Learning Objectives:

Participants will gain a clear understanding of legal obligations concerning payroll, statutory deductions, and leave management under the Workers’ Rights Act.
Enhanced ability to process payroll in compliance with the law, including handlingstatutory deductions and employee leave.
Ability to identify and rectify compliance gaps within payroll and leave systems.
Participants will be able to manage and track employee leaves effectively, ensuring adherence to legal entitlements.
Increased awareness of potential risks and penalties for non-compliance, enabling proactive steps to mitigate legal challenges.

Course Outline

Legal framework governing employee rights related to payroll, deductions, and leave management
Key provisions of the Workers’ Rights Act impacting payroll administration
Understanding the components of payroll: Basic salary, bonuses, commissions, and other allowances
Legal requirements for minimum wage, overtime, and payment frequency
Employee classifications and their impact on payroll (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary)

Statutory Deductions:

Social security contributions (e.g., pension, health insurance, unemployment insurance

Leave Management

Types of leaves under the Workers’ Rights Act (e.g., paid annual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, public holidays)

Legal provisions for leave accrual, usage, and carryover
Leave entitlements and ensuring accurate tracking
Employee rights regarding unpaid leave and special leave
Ensuring full compliance with legal obligations regarding payroll, deductions, and leave

Who Should Attend

HR Managers and Officers
Payroll Administrators
Compliance Officers
Finance and Accounting Professionals
Business Owners and Operations Managers
Anyone responsible for managing employee benefits, payroll, and leave within an organization

Contact us for a free consultation and discover how our course on Payroll, Statutory Deductions, and Leave Management under the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 can help you stay compliant and empower your HR team.