Taking on new staff - need for ID or passport

Posted by David Worth | 4 Aug, 2008
Please note that we now need a copy of an ID document or passport to be attached to ALL staff take-on forms.

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A new take on performance reviews

Posted by David Worth | 4 Aug, 2008

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Payments to foreign academics

Posted by David Worth | 4 Aug, 2008

Abu Adams has kindly circulated some advice based on recent consultations with UCT's tax advisers.

  • The individual circumstances of each payment will finally determine our tax risk.
  • As long as we pay reasonable amounts for academics coming to participate genuinely in the academic enterprise then we should be reasonably safe.
  • Wording of award must not include honorarium, remuneration, fees, per diem, etc.
  • UCT should pay for the transport in and out of the country.
  • UCT should pay for reasonable accommodation for a reasonable period of time: economy boarding and lodgings.
  • If the stay is longer than 3 months (confirm with Cheryl Samuels of HR) then a work permit is required and payments will have to go via UCT's payroll system.
  • S&T contribution to the balance of costs of the visit:  R430? per day
  • UCT still to agree on what is a reasonable amount to pay if accommodation not paid separately by us.
  • UCT still to agree on what is a reasonable amount to pay if the academic arranges the airfare, accomm and rest of cost of visit.
  • As soon as we pay him/her a fee for lectures/seminar/etc delivered there are tax implications.
External examiner fees paid to foreign academics:  pay via Foreign Payments section. Refer to latter section for best practice re supporting documents and processes.

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