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What You Need To Know About The POPI Act After 1 July 2021

by | Aug 3, 2021

With the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) now in full effect, it is imperative for all organisations dealing with personal information to be even more committed to protect personal information. What Is Personal Information? Personal information is defined by POPIA as any information that can be used to identify you as a person (whether natural or juristic). Examples include identity numbers, account numbers, telephone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses and other unique...

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False Medical Certificates, What To Do?

by | Aug 2, 2021

Over the last couple of years, we have seen an incline in the number of people resorting to false medical certificates. In this day and age, an employer cannot simply rely on the fact the all medical certificates submitted to him/her are authentic.   How does it work?  In most cases, the employee would have purchased the medical certificate from a third party who is not a Medical practitioner. The employee would stay away from work and, upon return, knowingly submits a false medical...

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Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced

Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced

by | Jul 21, 2021

After deliberation with social partners at Nedlac, UIF agreed to open the window for Phase 3 of COVID-19TERS to cover the period between 16 March 2021 till 25 July 2021. TERS will only be extended for certain categories of employees, being: Annexure A employees (Venues hosting auctions, professional sports, social events, concerts and live performances; any industries and businesses that form part of the value chain of the above) will be able to claim for the period 16 March 2021 till 25 July...

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FAQ – How many Information Officers must be appointed in my business with reference to POPIA?

FAQ – How many Information Officers must be appointed in my business with reference to POPIA?

by | Jul 9, 2021

In terms of Sections 55 and 56 of POPIA, the Information Officer will be the Chief Executive Officer, owner or an equivalent officer or any person duly authorised by the business. Therefore, the CEO must delegate the function of Information Officer to an alternative person to take up the enrolment of the Information Officer. It is clear that only one Information Officer can be appointed for the entity/business. Concerning the appointment of a Deputy, more than one may be appointed depending on...

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The Union And The Workplace

The Union And The Workplace

by | Jul 5, 2021

It often occurs that an employer receives the dreaded email that his employees have joined a union. The union will inform the employer that his employees have joined their union together with a list of demands and/ or requests. This then leads to the employer asking, “what now?” It is important that the employer must remember that the right of an employee to join a union is embedded in Section 18 of the Constitution of South Africa. Although the employee has the right to freedom of association...

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A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

by | Jun 27, 2021

A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace. Can an employer enforce a rule stating that employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the amended Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures released on 11 June 2021 has placed obligations on employers relating to COVID-19 vaccinations? How does this affect your workforce? What do you, as an employer need to be aware of? IMPORTANT: Employers must undertake a risk assessment...

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POPI Act Commences On The 1st of July – Will SME’s Be Affected More/Less Than Larger Corporations?

POPI Act Commences On The 1st of July – Will SME’s Be Affected More/Less Than Larger Corporations?

by | Jun 21, 2021

It is no secret to most South African business that the newly adopted Protection of Personal Information Act (hereinafter referred to as “the POPI Act” or the “Act”) will be coming into full swing on 01 July 2021. In terms of the Act, all South African businesses/organisations are required to comply with this Act or face possible and substantial consequences. [1] We at SEESA CP & POPI often get questions from SME’s asking the following:  “We are a small business, surely POPI won’t...

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Resignation With Immediate Effect – What Remedies Does The Employer Have

Resignation With Immediate Effect – What Remedies Does The Employer Have

by | Jun 17, 2021

The issue with employees resigning with immediate effect is a problem that seems to be happening more often. Employees simply send a message or letter stating that they resign with immediate effect and leave the employer helpless. The employee simply ignores the stipulated notice periods in their contracts. The questions constantly arise, what remedies does the employer have? Employees are usually required to give one week notice, should they been employed for less than six months, two weeks...

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B-BBEE Measured Entities in the Financial Sector and Financial Sector Reporting

B-BBEE Measured Entities in the Financial Sector and Financial Sector Reporting

by | Jun 14, 2021

B-BBEE has a huge impact on the way we do business. As a company, it is important to know why B-BBEE was introduced, what it means for the country, how it affects your business and how your business can benefit from it. B-BBEE was implemented by Government to restore what has been lost and to contribute to the transformation in South Africa. B-BBEE motivates companies to integrate black people into the workspace, invest in their education, support black businesses, and give back to the poor...

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THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE POPI ACT COMMENCES!

THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE POPI ACT COMMENCES!

by | Jun 9, 2021

Registration of your Information Officer with the Information Regulator is a compulsory requirement set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act. The Information Officer’s responsibilities include but is not limited to: • Developing a PAIA manual; • Developing a compliance framework; and • Doing personal information impact assessments. Registration of Information Officers must be done via: • The online portal on the Information Regulator’s website; or • Submitted manually via the...

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