The EFF And The Workplace
I am sure that many chairpersons and employers will agree; it is a common cause that the EFF nowadays makes their appearances at workplaces concerning labour-related issues. These include the demand to represent employees at disciplinary hearings and further issuing demands to employers of such workplaces. When employers do not meet demands, it often leads to unsolicited and disruptive activities such as unprotected strikes. The question then arises “Does the EFF have the right to act in...
Episode 61: How To Conduct An Employment Equity Analysis Within Your Business
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Kayla Fourie and Peter Burton discuss the various aspects of a business that needs to undergo a proper analysis by your Employment Equity Committee. This is done to identify any factors which can be deemed unfair discrimination and result in Employment Equity barriers that prohibit equity within the workplace. These barriers are also required to implement affirmative action measures within your Employment Equity plan. Click play to listen to our podcast!...
The Process Of A Consumer Complaint
A consumer has the right in terms of the Consumer Protection Act to lodge a complaint. The lodging of a complaint is dealt with in terms of Sections 71 – 75 and Regulations 35 – 37 of the Consumer Protection Act. It is important for a supplier to know when a consumer can lodge a complaint, where they can lodge a complaint and what will happen after a complaint has been lodged. When a supplier knows how a process works and what to expect from it, they will have no reason to fear it. “Fear comes...
The benefits of ProFile for SEESA clients and Skills Training
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Micheal Scullard and Rulanda Potgieter discuss the benefits of ProFile. They explain how ProFile works from a Skills Training perspective and how this system will assist Skills and Skills Training clients with upcoming submissions. To find out how SEESA Skills Training can help your business, visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/3j1sYhi
FAQ – What Is A Workplace Skills Plan And Is There A Deadline For My Business?
A Workplace Skills Plan is a strategic document that articulates how the employer will address the training and development needs in the workplace. A facilitator must develop and submit a WSP annually to comply with South Africa’s current Skills Development legislation. A registered Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) or another qualified person will compile the WSP and submit to the SETA. By complying with legislative requirements, a company can access the various SETA grants available for...
Did You Know? – SEESA Can Assist You With Your Enterprise & Supplier Development Elements.
Incuvest is the preferred Enterprise and Supplier Development Incubation Program for SEESA BEE. Incuvest is the one-stop solution for Enterprise and Supplier Development Contributions. Entities can rest assured that their contributions are used for their intended purpose, namely, to ensure all the beneficiaries' growth and self-sustainability in the Incubation Program. The client also does not have to suffer through all the paperwork and administrative duties associated with the Enterprise and...
Criminal Actions Of Employees After Hours
Employers often find themselves in a difficult situation where an employee committed a criminal offence outside the workplace. It is important for the employer to know when he/she can institute disciplinary proceedings against the employee in such instances. Firstly, it is essential to know that if the employee commits an offence when he/she is not on duty the employee may still be associated with the employer's company when the employee is wearing his issued uniform or the employee is driving...
Episode 60: Service And Repair Of Goods, Pre-authorisation And Providing Estimates
SEESA Consumer Protection & POPI legal advisors, Charl Fourie and Meggan Watson discuss key aspects of repair and service of goods as set out in the Consumer Protection Act. They also discuss the practical elements of providing estimates, getting pre-authorisation and the statutory warranty on repaired goods to assist your business in complying with the relevant sections of the Consumer Protection Act. Click the play button to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional...
Financial Year End, And The Deadlines For Employment Equity & The Workplace Skills Plan Submissions
The financial year-end and deadlines for submissions of Employment Equity (EE) and the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) is near, and companies need to comply with legislation before the closing dates for each of the requirements. The purpose of this article is to outline the relevant deadlines and advise on the principles, benefits and repercussions for non-compliance. The Financial Year-End Companies that need a B-BBEE certificate have five elements to attend to under the Codes of Good Practice....
FAQ – When Is The Deadline To Contribute Towards Socio-Economic. Supplier And Enterprise Development?
The measured entities must make all contributions toward Socio-Economic, Supplier and Enterprise Development before the last day of their financial year-end. Any contribution made outside of the financial year will not be taken into account for verification of that financial year. Please ask your BEE Legal Advisor for an easy solution toward Enterprise and Supplier Development. To find out how SEESA can help your business, visit our website for more: https://bit.ly/2KI1Tmk "SMS" the word...