What should be on your product label?
When the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) came into effect in 2011, it introduced a number of changes to existing trade- and consumer practices, seeking to regulate consumer affairs more readily and protect consumer rights. One area in particular that the CPA has affected is that of product labelling and trade descriptions. What is a trade description? The CPA defines a trade description as: Any description, statement or direct or indirect indication other than a trademark as to – The number,...
What should be on your product label?
When the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) came into effect in 2011, it introduced a number of changes to existing trade- and consumer practices, seeking to regulate consumer affairs more readily and protect consumer rights. One area in particular that the CPA has affected is that of product labelling and trade descriptions. What is a trade description? The CPA defines a trade description as: Any description, statement or direct or indirect indication other than a trademark as to – The number,...
DYK – Drafting charges for a disciplinary hearing does not have to be technical?
In a recent Labour Court case, Sol Plaatje Municipality V South African Local Government Bargaining Council and others (2021) 30 LAC 1.11.52, the Labour Court pointed out that charges in disciplinary proceedings need not be drafted to the precision of that in criminal matters. This case, therefore, makes it clear that a strict or unduly technical approach by Commissioners towards charges in a disciplinary hearing can be challenged. The Labour Court further points out that if the main charge is...
Episode 103: Chapter 2 Of The Employment Equity Act
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Bronwin Pitt and Charleen Munsamy discuss the Chapter 2 Policies within Employment Equity Act. Together, they advise on who is required to comply and provide you with a better understanding as they briefly discuss each policy. Click play to listen to our podcast! Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact any of our SEESA offices, alternatively, leave your contact details on our...
Fixed-Term Contracts And The Implications Of Incorrect Use
Fixed-term contracts sound appealing in theory but can be very complicated. As such, the Labour Relations Act was amended in 2014 in an attempt to provide guidance on fixed-term contracts. Section 198B of the Labour Relations Amendment Act deals with fixed-term term contracts and defines a fixed term contract as a contract of employment that terminates either: on a fixed date; on a specified event; or once a particular project or task has been completed. This section does not apply to...
FAQ – Is consent enough to process personal information?
The simple answer is no. Although consent is one of the fundamental requirements in the Protection of Personal Information Act, the Act requires more than just consent. When referring to Section 18 of the Act, certain notifications must be given to a person when collecting their personal information. Such notification includes the following: What information is being collected;Should the information not be collected directly from the person, the source that provides the information must be...
DYK – Qualifying Small Financial Institutions with more than 51% black ownership qualifies for a BBEE Affidavit?
Qualifying Small Financial Institutions are entities that have a turnover between R10 million and R50 million per annum. A qualifying Small Financial Institution (QSFI), which is more than 50% black-owned (where there is an existing equity deal in place), or who have 51-99% Black ownership, automatically qualifies for a Level 2 BEE affidavit. Where a QSFI is 100% black-owned, it will automatically qualify for a level 1 Affidavit. It is always important to consult your BEE legal advisor for...
Sick Leave In The Workplace
Employers across South Africa are faced with employees taking sick leave and the calculations of the wages that the employee are entitled to whilst being on sick leave. In this article, the following will be explained: The number of days an employee is entitled to when the employee is sick;The proof that the employee needs to submit to qualify for paid sick leave;The calculation of the wages the employee is entitled to whilst being on sick leave. The number of sick days an employee is entitled...
Episode 102: What Is A Specialised Scorecard And Which Entities Does It Apply To?
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Saigal Inderpal and Seshni Chetty discuss the type of entities that the Specialised Scorecard applies to as well as the requirements thereof. They also discuss the instances where an affidavit is applicable and how the beneficiaries of an organisation affect the BEE status of the specialised entity. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776...
Who Really Benefit In Terms Of B-BBEE?
We often hear that B-BBEE is only meant for a select few individuals and that it doesn’t really serve its purpose. There are possibly some individuals that benefit more than others when we only take the Ownership element on the B-BBEE scorecard into account. There’s still a perception that Ownership is everything. We tend to forget that Ownership is only one of the elements on the entire B-BBEE scorecard. As a business owner, you can decide where you want to make the most significant...