Episode 135: Unsure How To Approach The BEP Sub-sector Within The Construction Codes?

by see-wpdev | Sep 14, 2022

SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Saigal Inderpal and Seshni Chetty discuss the type of entities that are classified as BEP and the general requirements thereof. They also discuss the differences between Contractors and BEPs. Click on the play button below to listen to our podcast! Should you require more information regarding this topic, contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on SEESA’s website for an advisor to contact you....

SED Contributions And The Construction Sector Codes

by see-wpdev | Sep 13, 2022

The entities that form part of the Construction Sector Codes must spend a percentage of their Net Profit After Tax on Socio-economic Development initiatives in their applicable financial period. Regarding a QSE Company (revenue between R10 – R50 million for contractors and R6 – R25 million for BEP’s), the target is 1% of Net Profit After Tax. A further requirement is that 50% of the calculated target must be spent on Communities with Limited Services. A Generic Company (revenue above R50...

IMPORTANT NOTICE – EXTENSION OF THE ZIMBABWE EXEMPTION PERMITS (AND THERE ARE OPTIONS)

by see-wpdev | Sep 12, 2022

Following the announcement by the Minister of Home Affairs on the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP), it is of utmost importance that all South African business owners with ZEP holders in their employ, take note that the grace period to transfer these ZEP holders over to a suitable mainstream visa, as regulated by the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, will end on the 30th June 2023. Should employers wish to assist employees who are ZEP holders, there are a wide range of mainstream...

What Are The Targets For Supplier, Enterprise And Socio-Economic Development In Terms Of The ICT Sector?

by see-wpdev | Sep 9, 2022

The ICT (Information Communication and Technology) Sector is one of the fast-growing sectors in the B-BBEE landscape. Entities that fall within the ICT scope of application are pressured to participate in the B-BBEE Process. In terms of the Sector Code, an ICT entity will be an entity that operates within the following definition: The Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Sector” shall without, in any way, limiting the ordinary meaning of the terms, mean the sector in which...

Episode 134: Employment Contracts In The Workplace. Why Do We Need Them?

by see-wpdev | Sep 7, 2022

SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Arhana Ramdhew and Trishan Bisnath discuss the importance of an employment contract in the workplace. They explain the formal requirements when drafting contracts and the risks of not implementing employment contracts in the workplace. Click on the "play" button below to listen to our podcast! Should you require advice or assistance on how to draft and implement contracts in your workplace, please get in touch with your nearest SEESA office....

Overtime Work: Is It Voluntary Or Not?

by see-wpdev | Sep 6, 2022

Chapter two of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act regulates working hours and overtime. The regulations do not apply to the following: Senior managerial employees;Employees engaged as sales staff who travel to the premises of customers and who regulate their own hours of work;Employees who work less than 24 hours a month for an employer. Every employer in South Africa must regulate the working time of each employee; Under the provisions of any Act governing occupational health and...

Maternity Leave And Miscarriage.

by see-wpdev | Sep 2, 2022

Sadly, some pregnancies end in miscarriages or stillbirths. Employers are often confused about how to assist employees who suffer a miscarriage and are unsure what leave these employees would be entitled to. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act Section 25 deals with Maternity leave and stipulates as follows: An employee is entitled to at least four consecutive months' maternity leave, normally unpaid and claimed from UIF, unless there is an agreement for paid leave in place. They may...

Episode 133: What Constitutes Retirement Age, And When Does A Contract Of Employment Terminate Due To Retirement Age?

by see-wpdev | Aug 31, 2022

SEESA Legal Advisors, Kopano Moloto and Natan Dzombeni discuss how an employer should handle the termination of an employee due to retirement age. They also focus on how retirement age is determined and alternative manners of termination if there is no agreement or contract stipulating the prescribed retirement age. Click on the "play" button below to listen to our podcast! Want to know more about Retirement Age and contracts? Contact your nearest SEESA office or Legal Advisor. Alternatively,...

Using Personal Information For The Conduct Of Proceedings In Any Court Versus POPIA.

by see-wpdev | Aug 30, 2022

Section 11(1)(c) of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) states that information can be processed if there is an obligation imposed by law on the responsible party. Sections 12(2)(d)(iii); 15(3)(c)(iii), and 18(4)(c)(iii) of POPIA; state that information of a data subject can be collected from another source; can be further processed; and that the data subject does not have to be made aware of such processing where non-compliance is necessary; “if such...

Can I Issue A Complaint To The Information Regulator?

by see-wpdev | Aug 26, 2022

Section 74 of the Protection of Personal Information Act states that any person or juristic person may submit a written complaint to the Information Regulator alleging interference with their personal information. Interference with any person or juristic person’s personal information may refer to a breach in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of their personal information. Interference with any person or juristic person’s personal information may be caused, amongst other things, by...

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Episode 135: Unsure How To Approach The BEP Sub-sector Within The Construction Codes?

SED Contributions And The Construction Sector Codes

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What Are The Targets For Supplier, Enterprise And Socio-Economic Development In Terms Of The ICT Sector?

Episode 134: Employment Contracts In The Workplace. Why Do We Need Them?

Overtime Work: Is It Voluntary Or Not?

Maternity Leave And Miscarriage.

Episode 133: What Constitutes Retirement Age, And When Does A Contract Of Employment Terminate Due To Retirement Age?

Using Personal Information For The Conduct Of Proceedings In Any Court Versus POPIA.

Can I Issue A Complaint To The Information Regulator?

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