Episode 85: When Do I Grant Sick Leave For COVID-19 Related Absence?
Being in the midst of the third COVID-19 wave, absences in the workplace are rising again. In this podcast, SEESA Labour legal advisors Martin Engelbrecht and Diandra Cowie provide direction on sick leave payment in relation to COVID-19 absences. They also advise what documentation an employee should provide to the employer when he or she tests positive for COVID-19. Click play to listen to our podcast! Please contact your nearest SEESA office should you have further questions with...
Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced
After deliberation with social partners at Nedlac, UIF agreed to open the window for Phase 3 of COVID-19TERS to cover the period between 16 March 2021 till 25 July 2021. TERS will only be extended for certain categories of employees, being: Annexure A employees (Venues hosting auctions, professional sports, social events, concerts and live performances; any industries and businesses that form part of the value chain of the above) will be able to claim for the period 16 March 2021 till 25 July...
B-BBEE Act – The Requirements To Do Business With the Government
The Public Procurement Framework Act 5 of 2000 determines and provides guidelines on how our Government and state-owned entities themselves should procure goods and services. Prior to January 2017, the tender process of Government and state-owned enterprises was based upon a points system and depending on the value proposition of the company tendering; it would be awarded a certain amount of points. The Framework Act provides inter alia that the preferential procurement policy developed by an...
Consent To Process Personal Information
Most businesses only process data subjects personal information based on consent but Section 11 will not limit processing only from consent, but emphasise that more factors could lead to lawful processing; we will look at some of those factors.Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or processing of another data subject personal information. Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent.During the implementation of...
Employees Participating In Unprotected Strikes
The Labour Appeal Court had to consider whether an employer is entitled to dismiss employees that comply with the terms of an ultimatum or whether such compliance constitutes a waiver of the right to dismiss. First Illegal strike: AMCU members participated in an unprotected strike during May 2013. Samancor, the employer, issued a final written warning to these striking employees. The warning was valid for 12 months. Second Illegal strike: AMCU members again participated in an unprotected...
Episode 84: Employment Equity Committee Discussion Points As Per The Employment Equity Plan
In this podcast, SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Chevonne Kloppers & Jean-Pierre De La Guerre discuss some Employment Equity Committee meeting parameters. Their discussion includes the meeting size, frequency, and important discussion points outlined in each EEA13 (Employment Equity Plan) per company. 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,...
Not Achieving The Desired B-BBEE Level?
SEESA BEE is a B-BBEE consulting agency and not an accredited verification agency. As part of our services, we advise clients on initiatives to be put in place during a specific financial period. We also assist clients in preparing a verification pack to be submitted to an accredited verification agency and guide our clients through the verification process. Even though the planning for a BEE verification and the ultimate verification itself should be easy to reconcile, that is not...
FAQ – How many Information Officers must be appointed in my business with reference to POPIA?
In terms of Sections 55 and 56 of POPIA, the Information Officer will be the Chief Executive Officer, owner or an equivalent officer or any person duly authorised by the business. Therefore, the CEO must delegate the function of Information Officer to an alternative person to take up the enrolment of the Information Officer. It is clear that only one Information Officer can be appointed for the entity/business. Concerning the appointment of a Deputy, more than one may be appointed depending on...
The Dawn Of Virtual Consultations
Since the first COVID-19 lockdown was implemented on the 26th of March 2020, we have been forced to adapt to a rapidly developing digital environment. Business keeps on running, and the work never stops, whether it being in the form of work from home or working at the place of employment. With face to face consultations between employer and employee/s not always possible, either due to national restrictions under the various alert levels or the contribution that it has in the rise of COVID-19...
Episode 83: Understanding The Guidance Note On Information Officers And Deputy Information Officers
SEESA Consumer and POPI legal advisors Frank Maritz and Altus de Wet discuss the liability of action to be taken against an Information Officer if convicted of an offence. They look into the designation of the Deputy Information Officers and briefly discuss the delegation of duties from the Information Officer to the Deputy Information Officers. They also discuss the registration of Deputy Information Officers in your business and the updating of their information. Click play to listen to our...