Are your MIBCO returns submitted online, on time, and without errors every month? *

✅ Yes, always submitted correctly and on time

⚠️ Sometimes late or contains occasional errors

❌ No, we struggle with submissions or have missed deadlines

Late or incorrect returns trigger penalties, interest charges, and failed inspections.

Are you confident you're using the correct formulas for wages, salaries, and overtime? *

✅ Yes, we follow MIBCO formulas exactly

⚠️ We think so, but haven't verified recently

❌ No, we're unsure or use our own calculations

Incorrect calculations lead to overpayment, underpayment, and CCMA disputes.

Are council levies calculated and paid correctly for every employee? *

✅ Yes, all levies are accurate and current

⚠️ We think so, but haven't audited them

❌ No, or we're not sure how to calculate them

Errors cause overcharges, audit flags, or short-payments.

Are your overtime and Sunday pay rates fully compliant with MIBCO sector requirements? *

✅ Yes, we apply the correct rates for our sector

⚠️ We use standard rates but haven't confirmed compliance

❌ No, or we're unsure what rates apply

Non-compliance exposes you to wage claims and penalty actions.

Are provident fund contributions calculated correctly based on role, earnings, and commission structure? *

✅ Yes, contributions are accurate for all employees

⚠️ We think so, but commission earners might be incorrect

❌ No, or we exclude overtime/commission from calculations

Incorrect deductions are unlawful, especially on overtime and commission earnings.

Are your bonus and leave policies aligned with the latest MIBCO agreements (especially Chapter 3)? *

✅ Yes, fully updated and compliant

⚠️ We have policies but haven't updated them recently

❌ No, or we're not sure if they're current

Outdated policies lead to overpayment, underpayment, or CCMA challenges.

Is your payroll system fully aligned with MIBCO deductions and submission categories? *

✅ Yes, our system matches MIBCO requirements exactly

⚠️ Mostly aligned, but we make manual adjustments

❌ No, or we're not sure if it's properly configured

Misaligned systems cause return rejections and incorrect calculations.

Do you know the current national wage threshold and how it affects employee benefits? *

✅ Yes, and we apply it correctly to all entitlements

⚠️ We know the threshold but haven't reviewed its impact

❌ No, we're not sure what it is or how it applies

Misclassification leads to incorrect overtime, bonus, and benefit calculations.

Do you have up-to-date, compliant HR documents (contracts, policies, time records)? *

✅ Yes, all documents are current and compliant

⚠️ We have documents but some may be outdated

❌ No, or our documentation is incomplete

Missing or outdated documents lead to failed inspections and employee disputes.

Are artisan certificates and apprentice contracts current and properly filed? *

✅ Yes, all certificates and contracts are on file

⚠️ We have some, but not all are current

❌ No, or this doesn't apply to us

➡️ Not applicable (we have no artisans/apprentices)

Missing records during inspections result in compliance failures.

Are Sick & Accident Fund contributions correctly applied for eligible employees? *

✅ Yes, SAF contributions are accurate

⚠️ We're not sure if all eligible employees are covered

❌ No, or we don't offer SAF coverage

➡️ Not applicable

Incorrect SAF contributions expose you to employer liability.

Do you understand the short-time process if operations are interrupted? *

✅ Yes, we know how to handle short-time correctly

⚠️ We've heard of it but haven't studied the process

❌ No, we don't know what this is

➡️ Not applicable (we haven't needed this)

Improper short-time handling leads to financial reporting errors and penalties.