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Episode 54: Disciplinary Action Against Directors

Episode 54: Disciplinary Action Against Directors

by | Nov 24, 2020

SEESA Labour law experts, JG du Plessis and Albert Mouton explore the problematic topic of taking disciplinary action against a director of a company and if an automatic termination clause in the company’s Memorandum of Agreement will be lawful.   Click play to listen to our podcast! Need assistance with disciplinary action in your business? Contact your nearest SEESA office, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za #TeamSEESA #Labour

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Protected Disclosures /Whistleblowing Policy

Protected Disclosures /Whistleblowing Policy

by | Nov 23, 2020

Businesses can only benefit from having a proper Protected Disclosures and or Whistleblowing Policy in place. There have been instances where no such policy existed and disclosures were made to the media and the employer only found out when confronted by the media. If a business implemented a Protected Disclosures Policy, then they have taken the first step to prevent possible exposure to embarrassing media coverage. The concept of a Protected Disclosure is also referred to as a Whistleblower...

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What is a learnership and the benefits thereof?

What is a learnership and the benefits thereof?

by | Nov 22, 2020

In this episode, Senior Skills Development Facilitators, Luzanne van der Merwe and Jacque-Louis Jordaan explain what a learnership is and the benefits thereof when implemented in your company. Subscribe to SEESA's YouTube channel to receive notifications for the latest news & professional legal advice for your business! To find out how SEESA can help your business, visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/3pQRDrx

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Did You Know? – A Group Of Entities Can Be Verified As A Collective To Receive A Consolidated B-BBEE Certificate That Can Be Used By The Entire Group?

Did You Know? – A Group Of Entities Can Be Verified As A Collective To Receive A Consolidated B-BBEE Certificate That Can Be Used By The Entire Group?

by | Nov 22, 2020

A consolidated B-BBEE verification can be performed on a group of companies instead of doing a separate verification for each entity within the group. Each entity can however still do their own separate verification if they choose to do so. In certain instances, it may be favourable to do both, especially where an entity within the group can achieve a higher B-BBEE status level on their own. To find out how SEESA can help your business, visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/3bOyEHR "SMS"...

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Did You Know? – COVID-19 TERS Online Applications For The Period Of 16 September – 15 October Will Open Monday 23 November 2020

Did You Know? – COVID-19 TERS Online Applications For The Period Of 16 September – 15 October Will Open Monday 23 November 2020

by | Nov 19, 2020

Did You Know? - COVID-19 TERS Online Applications For The Period Of 16 September - 15 October Will Open Monday 23 November 2020. SEESA (PTY) Ltd will have our annual closure from the 18th of December 2020 until the 4th of January 2021, during which time no COVID-19 TERS applications will be submitted on behalf of our members. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: All TERS applications (in the accepted, correct format), to be submitted on behalf of our members for the period 16 September - 15 October,...

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Transformation Of The ICT Sector And Certain Main Regulations Of Equity Ownership

Transformation Of The ICT Sector And Certain Main Regulations Of Equity Ownership

by | Nov 18, 2020

The Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) sector has a broad scope of application.  B-BBEE status measurement for entities that fall under the ICT scope is regulated by the amended ICT sector charter issued in terms of Section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 46, of 2013. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa (ECASA) is the authority which promotes the economic...

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Episode 53: What Is A Discretionary Grant And How Can My Business Benefit From It?

Episode 53: What Is A Discretionary Grant And How Can My Business Benefit From It?

by | Nov 17, 2020

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Morné Hunlun and Catri Lange provide an explanation on Discretionary Grant applications. They focus on the general requirements of a Discretionary Grant application, as well as the benefits thereof for an employer. Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information regarding Discretionary Grants, please contact your Skills Development Facilitator alternatively, leave your contact details on our website. #SEESASkillsTraining...

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Roles And Responsibilities Of A Skills Development Training Committee

Roles And Responsibilities Of A Skills Development Training Committee

by | Nov 16, 2020

As per the Skills Development Act and Government Gazette 2001, if an organisation employs 50 or more employees, the company must establish a Skills Development Training Committee. A Skills Development Committee is a forum established & convened by the employer to consult employees on skills development matters. This committee must comprise of the following (minimum of 4 members): A trade union representative (if applicable);Management representing the employer for example: Finance/HR...

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FAQ – What Happens To Employees When A Business Goes Bankrupt

FAQ – What Happens To Employees When A Business Goes Bankrupt

by | Nov 15, 2020

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,...

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The POPI Act has commenced, is your business ready?

The POPI Act has commenced, is your business ready?

by | Nov 12, 2020

On the 1st of July 2020, some further sections of the POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013) came into operation. The practical implication for businesses is that they should be compliant with these further sections by 30 June 2021. To find out how SEESA can help your business visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/2GXk0my "SMS" the word "SEESA" to 45776 with your query and a professional Legal Advisor will contact you! #TeamSEESA

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