A Trade Union Wants Organisational Rights In My Workplace!

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 12, 2022

When a trade union approaches a business for organisational rights in its workplace, it often creates confusion and frustration for an employer. This should not be the case. In terms of section 213 of the Labour Relations Act, the definition of a trade union is an association of employees whose principal purpose is to regulate relations between employees and employers, including any employers' organisations. Section 23 of South Africa’s Constitution makes provision that every worker in South...

The Responsibilities Of The Apprentice And The Employer For A Discretionary Grant Funded Apprenticeship.

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 8, 2022

In layman’s terms, an apprenticeship can be defined as the work-integrated training of a new practitioner of an artisan trade. However, this article will place the processes involved with an apprenticeship under a microscope and look at each stakeholder’s various responsibilities. As an employer, you could participate in Apprenticeships if you are willing to host unskilled candidates with the intention to upskill them. There are two categories of apprenticeships, Toolkit trades apprenticeships...

Episode 115: SEESA Webinars Utalising Technology For Easier and Better Access To Training and Upskilling of Employees

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 6, 2022

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Caroline Roos and Iain Peterkin discuss SEESA Webinars and how to book and attend these online courses. They also focus on the benefits thereof and the way in which SEESA is utilising technology to bring training to our clients. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with Employment Equity Committee meetings. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website...

Misleading Representations And Debt Collecting

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 5, 2022

A common scam that has been operating in South Africa for several years has recently come under the spotlight again after the Debt Collectors Council of South Africa stepped in. With many queries from clients who have fallen victim to this scam and its harassment, it is proper to address the issue in a legal context. The scam: The company will contact you and inform you that they are performing a service for their client and would like to confirm your contact details at no cost. They will send...

Who Is The Information Regulator, And What Are The Duties And Functions?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Apr 1, 2022

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) requires every public or private body that determines the purpose of, and means for the processing of, personal information to appoint and register an information officer and deputy information officer with the Information Regulator. Who is the Information Regulator? One can describe the Information Regulator as “an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. It is subject only...

Episode 114: The Protection Of Personal Information Act: Transparency and Openness

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 30, 2022

SEESA Legal Advisors Mariam Allie and Asheer Dollie discuss the legal requirements when collecting personal information, as set out in Condition 6 of the Protection of Personal Information Act. They further address the consequences of non-compliance and the steps businesses can take towards conformity of Condition 6 of the Act. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Should you require further assistance or advice about POPIA, please contact your nearest SEESA office....

Ownership And The Effect Thereof On A BEE Affidavit

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 29, 2022

As clients become more familiar with the BEE process, we often receive the question of whether black ownership will influence a company’s BEE affidavit and, if so, what the effect will be. Specific references will be made to the Code of Good Practice for this article. Although various similarities exist between the different sectors in terms of BEE, it is essential to contact your nearest SEESA BEE legal advisor regarding your specific industry and how ownership will impact your industry’s BEE...

The Forestry Sector Codes And Socio-Economic Development (SED):

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 25, 2022

The B-BBEE Forestry Sector comprises entities involved with commercial Forestry and first-level processing of wood. The following is also included: Growers (plantations, nurseries, and indigenous forests), Contracting sub-sector and pulp, paper, paperboard, timber board product, woodchip, and wattle bark manufacturers, pole treatment plants, etc. The entities that form part of the Forestry Sector Codes must spend 1% of their Nett Profit After Tax on Socio-Economic Development (SED)...

Episode 113: What Are The Key Advantages Of Obtaining A BEE Certificate?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 23, 2022

BEE Legal Advisors Stephen Strydom and Marcia Wildschut discuss the importance of having a valid BEE Certificate. The discussion delves into the importance of having a BEE certificate as well as the competitive edge provided by having a BEE certificate. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with your BEE Certificate. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you. #TeamSEESA

Unauthorised Use Of Company Property For Private Use, Dismissible Or Not?

by SEESA Labour Law Team | Mar 22, 2022

Using company property by an employee is a direct result of the existence of an employment relationship. Company property should therefore be used for work-related purposes only. To determine whether the unauthorised use of company property for private use by an employee is dismissible, one has to look at the following: Is there a policy in the workplace prohibiting the unauthorised use of company property? Alternatively, is there is a clear rule prohibiting such use? Further, if such policy...

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A Trade Union Wants Organisational Rights In My Workplace!

The Responsibilities Of The Apprentice And The Employer For A Discretionary Grant Funded Apprenticeship.

Episode 115: SEESA Webinars Utalising Technology For Easier and Better Access To Training and Upskilling of Employees

Misleading Representations And Debt Collecting

Who Is The Information Regulator, And What Are The Duties And Functions?

Episode 114: The Protection Of Personal Information Act: Transparency and Openness

Ownership And The Effect Thereof On A BEE Affidavit

The Forestry Sector Codes And Socio-Economic Development (SED):

Episode 113: What Are The Key Advantages Of Obtaining A BEE Certificate?

Unauthorised Use Of Company Property For Private Use, Dismissible Or Not?

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