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A code of conduct states the employer’s own rules specific to his/her business and industry. These rules should refer to, for example, general rules in the workplace, hygiene, salary advances, safety regulations, use of company property, clothing, etc.

A smoking policy firstly states whether smoking is allowed and secondly if so, the designated areas and specific times allocated for smoking. In the policy the employer can state the times allocated during the day that employees are allowed to smoke, as well as the duration of these breaks, e.g. 10h00, 12h00 and 14h00 for 10 minutes each.

Leave matters are regulated by Labour Legislation and refer to annual, sick, family responsibility and maternity leave. It is a good idea to incorporate this into leave policies, but take care that the policy is not less favourable than the applicable legislation which should be adhered to. The aim of a sick leave policy is to regulate the amount of sick leave employees are legally entitled to, as well as the reasonable requirements set by the employer for sick leave to be approved. This can include timeous notice of intended sick leave to the relevant person (management), when a sick note must be presented and the disclosure of the period that the employee will be unfit for duty. This gives the employer time to make other arrangements to ensure sustainable productivity.