Notice periods are usually contractually agreed. The default is the minimum periods prescribed in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, but longer periods can be agreed upon and enforced. 

Find out here when and how notice periods and payment in lieu of notice apply.

There is often confusion about the meaning of the different terminology around contracts and hours of work.  

Here is a handy guide to explain the differences between part-time, fixed-term, casual, and other forms of working.

There are stipulated minimum periods of leave that all employees are entitled to under the BCEA. Some categories of leave must be paid, whilst others (such as parental leave) are unpaid unless the employer offers payment in terms of an internal policy.