FAQ – What compensation can you expect to receive when taking Injury on Duty leave?
When the employee is booked off due to an accident or occupational disease for four days or longer, but less than three months: • The employer must pay the employee at a rate of 75% of his/her earnings from the first day until 90 days. • The employer will be able to claim back the periodical payment of 75% made to the employee from the Compensation Fund. If the employee is booked off due to an IOD for longer than three months: • The employee must claim compensation directly from the...
FAQ – Will an observation test suffice if we don’t have a breathalyser?
An observation test can be conducted instead of utilising a breathalyser test device to determine whether the employee is under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Instead of using a breathalyser test device to determine whether the employee is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, the employer can also use the Observation test. This is most useful when the employer notices unusual and unfamiliar behaviour by the employee (through observations) when reporting for duty as well as when...
What happens when your domestic worker is injured or contracts an illness?
What happens when your domestic worker is injured or contracts an illness whilst in your employ? Did you know that following a recent landmark ruling, domestic workers can be included in and are now protected by the COID Act? Join us for a FREE webinar as we discuss the ruling and what your responsibilities as an employer are. The aim of this course is to provide you with more background information and a brief overview of how to apply, as well as the documentation required. Click on the...
Skills In The Workplace, Using Learnerships To Maximise Gains
It is important to note that Skills Development is a priority element. This means that if the subminimum of 40% of the total points isn’t reached, the Measured Entity will be penalised by being discounted a level. If a Measured Entity is serious about obtaining a BEE score, they will have to comply with the Skills element, seeing that it accounts for roughly 25% of the total scorecard. The problem Measured Entities face regarding the target of the skills element is how time-consuming and...
Episode 71: What Does A Valid B-BBEE Certificate Look Like?
SEESA BEE legal advisors, Jolizna Smith and Salomé Griebenow discuss the importance of a valid B-BBEE certificate. They focus on the elements that a valid BEE certificate should contain. They also explain the consequences of an invalid BEE certificate and the effect that it will have when the Preferential Procurement score is calculated. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with its BEE Certificate or any BEE related queries you might...
Who To Consult During Retrenchments?
Employers often confuse the rights to consult and to represent during retrenchments with the rights of representation during other internal matters, such as disciplinary hearings. However, retrenchments are often more complex, time-consuming, and require more than one sitting. The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (as amended) sets out the parties that need to be consulted in a hierarchical manner. Sections 189 and 189A of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (as amended) set out the requirements...
FAQ – Can an employer use the results of a polygraph test during a disciplinary hearing
The majority of employers are under the impression that the results of a polygraph test alone are sufficient to prove their case against the employee during a disciplinary hearing. This is unfortunately not the case. When it comes to polygraph tests, there is no legislation guiding us in that regard, and therefore we have to rely solely on case law. When the employer intends to use a Polygraph test, he/she needs to consider some...
Did You Know? – SEESA Learnerships can benefit your company on various levels
SEESA offers a wide range of Learnerships at an additional cost that can empower and educate your employees. Optimised contact sessions are offered to ensure that there is minimum downtime and low-impact on employees' productivity whilst completing their SEESA Learnership. SEESA Learnerships can also assist with BEE scorecard point accumulation under the Skills Development Element. Companies may be eligible for tax rebates of up to R80 000 per Learnership and R120 000 per disabled Learnership....
CCMA can decide retrenchment procedure disputes in terms of a referral under Section 191 (12) of the Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995 as amended, (The Act).
CASE NUMBER: MINT 72392: Applicant: Mr A Section 191 (12) provides that an employee who is dismissed by the employer’s operational requirements may elect to refer the dispute either to arbitration or to the Labour Court if – (a) the employer followed a consultation procedure that applied to that employee only, irrespective of whether that procedure complied with section 189; (b) the employer’s operational requirements lead to the dismissal of that employee only or (c) the employer employs less...
Episode 70: Can An Employee Claim Unfair Dismissal If Their Fixed Term Contract Has Been Terminated?
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Anel Pistorius and Stefan Tickner, discuss the legalities surrounding Fixed Term Contracts. They also focus on the various factors to consider by employers before implementing or terminating a Fixed Term Contract with an employee and when such a contract is most appropriate. Click play to listen to our podcast! Contact your SEESA Legal Advisor to assist your business with Fixed Term Contracts, alternatively leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA...