COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our economy. Now that a vaccine is finally becoming reality it is not surprising that many employers are looking towards the vaccine as a possible way of bringing normality to their businesses.  The question that everyone is asking is; can employers insist that their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19?  The short answer is; No, except in exceptional circumstance.  There...

No, if an employee voluntarily resigns from an employer, they cannot claim for UIF benefits. Similarly, the employee cannot claim UIF Benefits if they have absconded/deserted from work or suspended. When an employer terminates an employees' services that employee can claim by applying to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). Provided there had been contributions made to the UIF while working/employed. To find out how SEESA can help your business, visit our website for more:...

In the normal sphere of the law, a business needs to start retrenchment proceedings if there are financial difficulties and there is no other way of getting around it. If a business is liquidated, the retrenchment process isn’t always followed. Section 38 of the Insolvency Act, as amended, is our primary legislation in dealing with employees during a liquidation procedure. Step 1: Suspension In a sequestration process, the employees’ contracts of employment are suspended. This is not the same,...