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Did You Know? – There are new laws applicable to your staff if you own a hospitality establishment called the Bargaining Council for the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades, replacing the Hospitality Sectoral determination.

Did You Know? – There are new laws applicable to your staff if you own a hospitality establishment called the Bargaining Council for the Fast Food, Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades, replacing the Hospitality Sectoral determination.

by | Feb 25, 2021

This will be effective from 18 January 2021. The sectors covered by the new Main Agreements rules are places like a “Tearoom, Restaurant, Catering, Coffee Shop, Pub, Tavern, Roadhouse, Cafe, Snack Bar, Fast-Food Outlet, Convenience Store, Industrial or Commercial Caterer, function Caterer, Contract Caterer, Catering and associated activities.” Some significant changes are that there are compulsory bonuses. Employees on probation can be remunerated 10% less than the prescribed hourly wage. And...

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Is dismissal always the appropriate sanction in cases of a first offence for dishonesty?

Is dismissal always the appropriate sanction in cases of a first offence for dishonesty?

by | Feb 24, 2021

In Nedcor Bank Ltd v Frank & others (2002) 23 ILJ 1243 (LAC), the Labour Appeal Court held that dishonesty entails a lack of integrity, particularly willingness to steal, cheat, lie or act fraudulently. The LAC warned that it should not be used as a loose term towards employees in any circumstances. Item 3(4) of Schedule 8 of Labour Relations Act (LRA), Code of Good Practice: Dismissal states that it is not appropriate to dismiss an employee for a first offence, except if the misconduct is...

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Episode 64: Processing Information In Terms Of The POPI Act

Episode 64: Processing Information In Terms Of The POPI Act

by | Feb 23, 2021

In this episode, SEESA Consumer and POPI Legal Advisors, Frederik du Plessis and Melinda van der Merwe discuss the conditions set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act in relation to the lawful processing of personal information, together with objections made by the data subject to the processing of personal information.  Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information regarding the Protection of Personal Information Act, please contact...

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Why is it important for your business to be B-BBEE Compliant?

Why is it important for your business to be B-BBEE Compliant?

by | Feb 22, 2021

The objective of B-BBEE is to correct the inequalities of the past by promoting meaningful economic participation of black South African citizens. Although entities cannot be forced to comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Act 46 of 2013 (B-BBEE Act) and the applicable Sector Codes, it is important to comply with the B-BBEE Act. The main reasons why it is important to be B-BBEE compliant can be summarised as follows: In order to engage with any government entity,...

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

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

by | 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...

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

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

by | 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...

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New fund launched for black-owned businesses in the tourism sector

New fund launched for black-owned businesses in the tourism sector

by | Feb 17, 2021

On 26 January 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Tourism Equity Fund to support businesses in the tourism sector crippled by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown. The fund will provide a combination of grant funding, concessionary loans and debt finance, which will cater to the specific needs of black-owned businesses to acquire equity, invest in new developments or expand existing developments. Financial support for projects will be provided on the following basis: Funding to acquire...

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Episode 63: Automatic Unfair Dismissal In Terms Of Section 187(1)(c)

Episode 63: Automatic Unfair Dismissal In Terms Of Section 187(1)(c)

by | Feb 16, 2021

In this podcast, SEESA Labour law experts, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis take a closer look at the recent decision of the constitutional Court in NUMSA & Others v Aveng Trident Steel. The main issue considered by the court was whether, on a plain reading of sec 187(1)(c) a dismissal is automatically unfair for rejecting a demand that arises as a result of the employer's operational requirements. They discuss how this ruling can assist employers when they need to change employee's working...

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Take your business to the next level with SEESA BEE

Take your business to the next level with SEESA BEE

by | Feb 16, 2021

Let SEESA assist you with your Enterprise and Supplier Development Elements. SEESA will be able to assist you with your contributions towards Enterprise and Supplier Development through our preferred incubation program, Incuvest. All contributions toward Enterprise, Supplier and Socio-Economic Development, must be made before your financial year-end. Taking into consideration that the company’s financial year-end might be in February. We will not be able to use contributions made after the...

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TERS Scheme Extended Until 15 March 2021

TERS Scheme Extended Until 15 March 2021

by | Feb 15, 2021

Speaking during his state of the nation address on Thursday, the President announced the extension of the temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS) until 15 March 2021. It should be noted that the extension will only be for those sectors that have not been able to operate. The conditions of the extension and specifications around which sectors will be announced later when consultations are concluded at NEDLAC. SEESA will follow this extension closely and will make an update of any new...

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