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Episode 66: Negligence In The Workplace – When Is It Dismissible?

Episode 66: Negligence In The Workplace – When Is It Dismissible?

In this episode, SEESA Labour Legal Advisors Angie De La Rosa and Simone Abrahams discuss the commonly committed misconduct of negligence. They provide guidance in determining the difference between negligence and gross negligence and when an employee can and should be fairly dismissed for such an offence. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your nearest SEESA office when faced with misconduct of this nature in order for us to guide and advise you. #TeamSEESA

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Consent For Processing Personal Information In Terms Of The Protection Of Personal Information Act

Consent For Processing Personal Information In Terms Of The Protection Of Personal Information Act

Consent plays a vital role in the motivation for processing of personal information of a data subject in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (hereinafter referred to as the POPI Act). In this article, we will touch on the significance of consent being provided by a data subject when their personal information is being processed: In terms of Section 11 of the POPI Act, the personal information of a data subject may only be processed in minimal circumstances. One of the specific...

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FAQ – How do I register for Skills Development Levies at SARS?

FAQ – How do I register for Skills Development Levies at SARS?

In order to register with SARS, all employers must review the Employer Guidelines Registration and complete the Levy Registration Form (EMP101e). All documentation is obtainable from www.sars.gov.za, alternatively from your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator. When completing the Levy Registration form, you have to ensure the correct SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) number is inserted. This serves to instruct SARS to re-direct the skills levies collected to the correct SETA. To...

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

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

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...

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Busy with your WSP & ATR Submissions?

Busy with your WSP & ATR Submissions?

With SEESA, you have a dedicated Skills Development Facilitator who can assist you with your submissions. All Skills Development Facilitators are focused on submitting your Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report online to your relevant SETA by the deadline of 30 April 2021. For more information, contact us today! https://bit.ly/3kDFvIm

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WhatsApp and the Protection of Personal Information Act

WhatsApp and the Protection of Personal Information Act

The past couple of weeks, most people were overwhelmed with messages from friends and colleagues to delete WhatsApp or to install a different rival application like Telegram or Signal. The concern sparked from a change to WhatsApp’s privacy policy to which users must agree in order to use the application. The update in the policy was set to take place in February 2021 has been delayed to May 2021 due to the widespread confusion and misinformation. WhatsApp indicated the reason being that it...

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Important Notice – TERS extension conditions and specifications announced.

Important Notice – TERS extension conditions and specifications announced.

The Department of Labour made the below announcement on their TERS website on the conditions of the extension and specifications around which sectors are eligible to apply under the TERS extension. Following the President’s announcement that the COVID-19 TERS will be extended to 15 March 2021for certain sectors that have not been able to operate and employees that remain affected by regulatory restrictions, the social partners at NEDLAC have worked to finalize the details. The Department of...

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Episode 65: How To Compile A Skills Development And Training Committee

Episode 65: How To Compile A Skills Development And Training Committee

In this episode, SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Serisha Moodley & Sonia Chauke discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Skills Development and Training Committee. They also focus on who needs to be represented and what needs to be discussed. Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website. #TeamSEESA

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An overview on dealing with deserting employees

An overview on dealing with deserting employees

Employers are often faced with situations where employees are absent from the workplace for long periods. It is important to follow a proper procedure to deal with these situations. Here are some tips on what you need to know when dealing with the desertion of employees: There is a duty on an employer to contact an employee who does not report for duty to establish his/her whereabouts. This should be done from the first day of absence. Employers should keep a record of all the attempts made...

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FAQ – What is the purpose of Enterprise and Supplier Development?

FAQ – What is the purpose of Enterprise and Supplier Development?

It is important to ensure that you have your Enterprise & Supplier Development in place for your Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE) verification.  Under the Codes of Good Practice generic scorecard, you are able to obtain 5 points under Enterprise Development and 10 points under Supplier Development. This is 15 points that can be guaranteed if you comply with the requirements.  The first requirement is that the Enterprise, as well as the Supplier Development...

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