New Construction Codes implemented
The amended Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Construction Codes have been gazetted on 1 December 2017 by the Department of Trade and Industry and will be implemented with immediate effect. Let’s have a look at the amended Construction Codes, especially the new regulations regarding Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) and Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) with 51% or more Black Ownership. The table below indicates the B-BBEE level that will be allocated to entities with the...
Lease agreement cancellation and the CPA
The enactment of the new Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (herein referred to as the CPA) introduces some changes to lease agreements for immovable property. Parties acquire certain rights in respect of the cancellation of a lease agreement, as well as certain rights pertaining to the maximum duration of a lease agreement. When referring to the regulations promulgated in terms of the CPA a maximum duration of 2 years are prescribed for fixed term agreements. This provision also applies...
Gay couples soon entitled to maternity leave
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Act provides only for protection of maternity and parental rights of biological parents and female employees. Currently, fathers are only entitled to 3 days of family responsibility leave at the birth of their children. Biological mothers are entitled to at least 4 months’ maternity leave. The lack of extensive parental leave provisions in South African law came to the fore in the labour court case of MIA v...
Hiring right the first time – the importance of job interviews
Managers conduct job interviews to determine whether a candidate is the right person for the job. The aim is to make an informed decision. If you employ somebody that fits well in your team it increases general morale, reduces training costs and service errors, and it inevitably leads to greater customer satisfaction. It is therefore critical to the success of the team and the business to employ the right person. Follow these guidelines with basic steps to ensure you hire right the first time....
Being investigated by the B-BBEE Commission
Since the inauguration of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission, we’ve become aware of a few businesses who have been subjected to investigations done by the Commission. Being investigated by the Commission can be quite unnerving, exacerbated by a lot of procedural steps that need to be taken, not only by the Commission but also by the entity being investigated. The complaint process is set out in Part 4, Section 15(1)-(17) of the BEE regulations as published on the...
The Motor Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic – Level 4 Lockdown
Did you know that throughout level 5 lockdown, all automotive movement came to a legendary standstill? Most employers and employees across all occupations were urged to stay home and to work remotely from home. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa investigated data where they found that the sales of motor vehicles dropped with 98,4%. This affected the year-to-date volumes downwards with 32,1%. This had a ripple effect on all traders where...
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Due to the increased importance of the Skills Development Element (now being a priority element), more and more clients are looking at Learnerships as a possible solution. However, it became clear that clients were not entirely comfortable with the details. The following presentation will briefly explain the WHAT and WHY of Learnerships.