FAQ -Mandatory Vaccines – Does this apply to my workplace?
Certain Workplaces refers to the fact there are some workplaces that are excluded from the application of the provisions of the Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures. These Directive does not apply to: Workplaces excluded from the OHS Act in terms of Section 1(3) of the OHS Act. These are: Mines, mining Areas or works in terms of the Minerals Act, ships, boats or cranes in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act; In respect of which another Minister has issued a...
The Union And The Workplace
It often occurs that an employer receives the dreaded email that his employees have joined a union. The union will inform the employer that his employees have joined their union together with a list of demands and/ or requests. This then leads to the employer asking, “what now?” It is important that the employer must remember that the right of an employee to join a union is embedded in Section 18 of the Constitution of South Africa. Although the employee has the right to freedom of association...
Did You Know? Why Mandatory Council Fees need to be up-to-date before a BBEEE Certificate can reflect points for the ESD element.
The contribution of these fees must be made by an entity that falls under the scope of the ICT Sector Council and must remain up to date.The verification agency must validate whether these ICT Sector Council fees are up to date, which would validate a particular B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit. If an organization has not contributed in full, their B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit will not be recognized under the ESD element until such time as proof of payment is received.This could have a...
POPI Certificate and Where Do I Start?
Many business owners have been asking whether or not there is a POPI Certificate to confirm their compliance and where do they start, all because of the POPIA compliance deadline that was set for 30 June 2021. The simple answer is no. There is no accreditation that can be given by any advisory firm or regulator to confirm by way of a certificate, or any other confirmatory means that your business is now POPI compliant for a certain period and or indefinitely for that matter. The compliance of...
Episode 82: Prerequisites For Claiming B-BBEE Points On The Skills Development Element.
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Dominique van Deventer and JP Potgieter discuss how to spend “smarter” on the Skills Development element. They advise as to what prerequisites must be met by your business before any points can be allocated and discuss the most efficient way of maximising your points under this element. 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 for an...
IMPORTANT NOTICE: COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
The amended and consolidated directive on occupational health and safety measures in certain workplaces was published on 11 June 2021. IMPORTANT: Employers must undertake a risk assessment within 21 days of the new directives coming into effect (11 June) and decide whether, and to what extent vaccinations will be made mandatory in the workplace. In terms of previous COVID-19 directives, employers were already obliged to draw up Return to Work Plans (“RTW Plan”). SEESA assisted its clients by...
An Overview On Dealing With Insolent And Disrespectful Employees
COVID-19 has resulted in many emotional, physical and psychological issues, for example, the issue of job security, retrenchments, the loss of loved ones, financial difficulties, dealing with the aftereffects of COVID, the loss of income and most importantly, the uncertainty of the future. Employees are struggling to deal with their personal problems, and employers are faced with insolent and disrespectful employees. The fact that they are not in the position to solve their personal problems...
A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace. Can an employer enforce a rule stating that employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the amended Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures released on 11 June 2021 has placed obligations on employers relating to COVID-19 vaccinations? How does this affect your workforce? What do you, as an employer need to be aware of? IMPORTANT: Employers must undertake a risk assessment...
Did You Know? – All companies have to comply with the five elements on a BEE scorecard
The five elements include: Ownership; Management and control; Skills Development; Enterprise and Supplier Development; Socio-Economic Development. Please note that each entity has different targets for different scorecards. To find out how SEESA can help your business visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/2SNixFo
Disciplinary Measures – Sleeping On Duty Not Necessarily a First-time Dismissal Offence
As winter creeps in, employers are faced with the dilemma of having to discipline employees who were sleeping whilst on duty. Even though there are but a few things as rejuvenating as a “power nap”, most employers would agree that only a few things reek of unprofessionalism as much as an employee who is sleeping on duty. But the question remains, is it possible to dismiss an employee who was caught sleeping on duty. In terms of the Labour Relations Act, it is inappropriate to dismiss an...