Episode 69: Legislation With Regards To The Registration And Payment Of Skills Development Levy (SDL)
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Loanko Pieters and Trevor Whitburn explain the legislative requirements around the Skills Development Levy. They focus on which companies need to pay Skills Development Levy, where they can register for Skills Development Levy and who are exempt from paying Skills Development Levy. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with the process of compiling and submitting your Annual Training...
Processing Subject To Prior Authorisation Applications
The Regulator recent guidance note issued on 11 March 2021 requires all businesses which process certain personal information to submit their applications for prior authorisation on or before 30 June 2021. In this article, we will look at the requirements as stipulated by the Regulator in submitting the applications. Section 57 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) states that the business must obtain prior authorisation from the Regulator if the business “plans to— process any...
FAQ – Can an employer force you to take the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our economy. Now that a vaccine is finally becoming reality it is not surprising that many employers are looking towards the vaccine as a possible way of bringing normality to their businesses. The question that everyone is asking is; can employers insist that their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19? The short answer is; No, except in exceptional circumstance. There...
Return Of Earnings Submissions 2021
Please note that the Return of Earnings submissions will open on 1 April and non-adherence to these submissions can lead to penalties. The SEESA UIF & COID department can assist your business with your annual COID & ROE submissions. For more information, contact us today! https://bit.ly/3lHw9fj
Do Companies Need To Be B-BBEE Compliant?
During these strange and difficult times with the worldwide pandemic, most business owners are trying to tighten the purse strings on the business as the pandemic has had a massive negative impact on all businesses across all industries. The last thing people want to hear is that they have to spend money to maintain or promote the BEE level of the business. Unfortunately, the BEE mechanism requires continuous attention not to be caught off-guard when financial year-end comes knocking. This is...
Episode 68: Sales Records – What Is It And What Needs To Be On It?
SEESA Consumer Protection Legal Advisors, Remolla Naidoo and Ashlin Naidoo discuss the consumers right to being made aware of what goods are being purchased, the services being rendered, the amounts that make up the final amount and ultimately, being made aware of who the supplier is. Further to this, they ascertain the intention of the legislature for prescribing these requirements. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisor to ensure...
FAQ – Can employers subject their personnel to regular breathalyser or narcotic tests?
In terms of the Employment Equity Act, the testing of workplace personnel in order to determine the presence of alcohol or narcotics in their system is justifiable, if applicable, to the inherent nature and dangers of the job. Implementing a zero-tolerance policy in the workplace will put all employees on terms with regards to the admissibility of breathalyser/drug tests and observation reports. It serves to highlight that reporting under the influence and/or with alcohol and/or drugs in one's...
How To Earn Maximum B-BEEE Points Through The Skills Development Element
Scoring the total of 20 points on the Skills Development element under the Generic Scorecard for Codes of Good Practice has never been easier. As a consulting agency, SEESA will be able to address all your Skills Development needs. With SEESA BEE, together with Incuvest, we can make the Skills Development element quick, efficient and simple to contribute. With our assistance, we also take the administrative burden of Skills Development away. The requirements of the Skills Development Element,...
Did You Know? – Employees can claim compensation from the Workmen’s Compensation Fund for an injury on duty
An injury on duty claim must be submitted within seven days from the date of the accident, and the employee must visit a doctor within 48 hours from the date of the accident. If the claim isn't loaded within seven days, a late report claim will have to be completed and submitted. Compensation can be claimed for an injury at work or disease contracted at work. The employees who are eligible to claim are both permanent and casual employees and includes trainees and workers paid by a labour...
Sale Of A Business As A Going Concern
Transfer of a business “as a going concern” is not the same as only selling shares or assets of the business, but it rather refers that the transferred company continues to run ordinarily as it did in the hands of the purchaser. The previous owner will no longer conduct this business and carries it over to the new owner. Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act regulates the transfer of a business as a going concern from the old employer to the new employer as well as the rights of the...