Did you know? A company can apply for an additional amount in a Discretionary Grant on top of the 20% Mandatory Grant.

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 25, 2021

Companies that annually submit their Mandatory Grant claim (Actual Training Report / Workplace Skills Plan) to their relevant SETA can also apply for the Discretionary Grant. Companies are able to apply for the grant on Learnerships, Apprenticeships, Bursaries, Skills programs etc. – Training programs that lead to a full qualification or form part of a qualification – these are often called PIVOTAL programs. The relevant SETA will open up a “window application period” each year to inform...

Did you know? BEE verifications are subject to the SANAS regulatory body, and that all verifications must now be done on your company’s latest financial year-end?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 22, 2021

What does this mean for your business? The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the body responsible for the accreditation of BEE verification agencies. SANAS recently specifically addressed the measurement period that entities can use for their BEE verification. In the past, some verification agencies were willing to accept financial statements for any 12-month period, but SANAS has now stated clearly that the measured period can only ever be the financial year-end for the...

Did You Know? – SEESA Learnerships can benefit your company on various levels

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 9, 2021

SEESA offers a wide range of Learnerships at an additional cost that can empower and educate your employees. Optimised contact sessions are offered to ensure that there is minimum downtime and low-impact on employees' productivity whilst completing their SEESA Learnership. SEESA Learnerships can also assist with BEE scorecard point accumulation under the Skills Development Element. Companies may be eligible for tax rebates of up to R80 000 per Learnership and R120 000 per disabled Learnership....

Did You Know? – The Return of Earnings (ROE) cannot be less than 30% of the previous year’s Return of Earnings

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 2, 2021

A discrepancy occurs when the actual or provisional earnings of the current financial year are lower than 30% of the actual or provisional Earnings submitted for the previous financial year's ROE. The Compensation Fund will request various documents: 1. An affidavit confirming that the earnings declared are the actual earnings paid to all employees or if a mistake was made on the ROE's to explain what type of mistake was made. 2. A letter on a company letterhead stating the UIF reference...

Did You Know? – The anticipated regulations on the registration of the Information Officer were published?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 12, 2021

The Information Regulator of South Africa published Draft Regulations on the Registration of the Information Officer in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act. Therefore, a business must decide as soon as possible who in their business will be the Information Officer to take up his or her duties as per Section 55 & 56 of the Protection of Personal Information Act once registered with the Information Regulator. A business may be charged with an administrative fine, or a person...

Did You Know? – A default award can be revoked by applying for a rescission

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 4, 2021

The rescission must be lodged within 14 days from the date your first became aware of the award. A rescission can be applied only in the following circumstances: • If the award was made in the absence of any party affected by such award; • If an award contains an error or omission; • If an award was granted as a result of a mistake common to both parties to the proceedings. Important to note: The award may be rescinded based on the fact that it was issued in the absence of a party, provided...

Did You Know? – There is no such thing as a BEE Affidavit in the transport sector

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Feb 19, 2021

The Transport Sector Code has not been amended, and as a result, it does not make provision for the issuing of B-BBEE Affidavits. Companies that fall under the Transport Sector will need to go through the verification process. A SANAS accredited B-BBEE certificate will need to be issued to verify the B-BBEE status of these companies. This is regardless of the turnover or the percentage of Black Ownership that the company might have. To find out how SEESA can help your business visit our...

ProFile Lite Is Now Available to Non-SEESA Clients, Free of charge

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Feb 19, 2021

One consolidated HR & IR solution for your business. What does ProFile Lite mean for your business? As a ProFile Lite user, you can now access the leading software solution for businesses in South Africa with the main core functions of: • Employee Management • Leave Management • Learning Management • Document Management • Performance Management If however, you would like to access all the features of ProFile all you have to do is sign up with one of SEESA's products. To request a quote you...

Did You Know? – Goods supplied in terms of a transaction that is exempt from the application of the Consumer Protection Act, remains subject to the stipulations of Section 60 and 61?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Feb 4, 2021

The Consumer Protection Act does not apply to the following: • Any transaction in terms of which goods and services are supplied, or marketed to the State; • A juristic person whose annual turnover exceeds or equals the threshold amount determined by the Minister; • A credit agreement under the National Credit Act and transactions in terms of an employment contract. To find out how SEESA can help your business, visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/3oOnqb8 "SMS" the word "SEESA" to 45776...

Did You Know? – An Employee Has Personal Liability In Terms Of The Occupational Health And Safety Act 85 Of 1993.

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Jan 22, 2021

Employees have a duty of care in terms of Section 14 of the OHS Act to take reasonable care for their health and safety and that of their colleagues and co-workers. They are to obey health and safety regulations as provided by the employer and the OHS Act. Employees have to report any possible unsafe and/or unhealthy procedures, areas or an incident that might have occurred, to the employer or health and safety representative as soon as possible. Should an employee fail or contravene his duty...

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know? A company can apply for an additional amount in a Discretionary Grant on top of the 20% Mandatory Grant.

Did you know? BEE verifications are subject to the SANAS regulatory body, and that all verifications must now be done on your company’s latest financial year-end?

Did You Know? – SEESA Learnerships can benefit your company on various levels

Did You Know? – The Return of Earnings (ROE) cannot be less than 30% of the previous year’s Return of Earnings

Did You Know? – The anticipated regulations on the registration of the Information Officer were published?

Did You Know? – A default award can be revoked by applying for a rescission

Did You Know? – There is no such thing as a BEE Affidavit in the transport sector

ProFile Lite Is Now Available to Non-SEESA Clients, Free of charge

Did You Know? – Goods supplied in terms of a transaction that is exempt from the application of the Consumer Protection Act, remains subject to the stipulations of Section 60 and 61?

Did You Know? – An Employee Has Personal Liability In Terms Of The Occupational Health And Safety Act 85 Of 1993.

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