SEESA Did You Know? You Can Calculate Your BEE Scorecard For FREE With ProFile BEE
Have you ever wondered what BEE rating your business would receive? Calculating your BEE score has never been this easy with your new and easy to use online calculator. Why not try it out for your business? There are no hidden costs involved. Just follow the link for our easy registration process and start using your calculator today.bee.seesa.co.zaOur legal advisors are on standby to guide you through the process of determining your projected score. It’s easy to be BEE compliant, with ProFile...
The Financial Side of a Retrenchment Package
In these uncertain economic times, retrenchments have become a reality for many South Africans. It is important to keep in mind that a dismissal based on an employer’s operational requirements must be substantively and procedurally fair. Retrenching employees may cause a huge financial burden thus when considering retrenchment, one should keep in mind that there is a financial side to it. A retrenchment package may include notice pay, severance pay, pro-rata bonus, ex gratia payment and...
Episode 35. Transport – The scope and requirements for a BEE certificate
In today's episode, SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Bernard Immink and Katleho Mini discuss the Transport Sector Codes, focusing on the sub-sector Road Freight and how to comply with the BEE requirements. Click play to listen to our podcast! Should you require additional information regarding the Transport Sector Codes, please contact your SEESA BEE Advisor. #SEESA #BEE
Did You Know? – ProFile PayRoll Can Help Your Business Save Time & Money!
SEESA's ProFile PayRoll system is FREE to all SEESA clients: – EMP201 Monthly returns – EMP501 Reconciliation (IRP5) – Safe & Secure payments (excl. Transaction Fees) – Easily integrated with shifts & payment methods – Unlimited Free Training & Support – No Licensing Fees ProFile PayRoll is cloud-based & suitable for any business in any industry and allows for easy, professional payroll administration, accessible through ProFile.You can manage your payroll at your convenience,...
Fraudulent Medical Certificate Warrants Dismissal
https://youtu.be/oLeaMiabUcQ South African labour law experts, Frikkie du Plessis and Sonia Kokela discuss the age-old problem of fraudulent medical certificates and what constitutes a valid medical certificate. Visit our Website for more
The POPI Act: Unique Identifiers and Prior Authorisation
On the 1st of July 2020, some further sections of the POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013) came into operation. The practical implication for businesses is that they should be compliant with these further sections by 30June 2021. Some of these sections include sections 57, 58, and 59 of the Act which relates to Prior Authorisation. Section 57(1) of the Act, which relates to processing subject to prior authorisation, state the following: “The responsible party must...
Retrenchment Packages are Payable in all Dismissals for Operational Requirements
Retrenchments packages are payable in all dismissals for operational requirements. This usually includes: any leave days not taken, notice pay depending on the length of service as well as severance which is calculated at one week per completed year of service. This severance portion can however in certain circumstances be forfeited by the employee where he refuses reasonable alternative employment. Visit our website for assistance with your legal matters. http://www.seesa.co.za/
COVID-19 B-BBEE Compliance Relief
It is no surprise that COVID-19 has slowed economic activity, affecting your company’s revenue and profit negatively. With constrained financial resources, enterprises will re-prioritise their budgets. Many enterprises have therefore reduced B-BBEE to a box-ticking exercise, as spending on B-BBEE will likely be sacrificed where deemed a non-strategic or non-essential. The question on everyone’s lips is, will entities be exempted from implementing B-BBEE or from complying with the B-BBEE...
SEESA’s Athlete Of The Week – Philip Sergeant
SEESA has been a loyal supporter of the Ironman4theKidz foundation for years as it is a passion we share and a cause we feel strongly about. Over the next few weeks, we would like to acknowledge SEESA’s athletes who participated in various Ironman events in support of the Ironman4theKidz initiative SEESA’s athlete of the week Philip Sergeant started his career at SEESA in 2011 and is currently the National Corporate Development Manager at SEESA’s Head Office in Pretoria. He competed in...
Episode 34. Retrenchment During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown have resulted in many companies facing financial loss not being able to operate their business and generating an income as usual. With this in mind, employers may have no alternative but to consider reducing their staff count. In this episode, SEESA Legal Advisors, Werner van Vuren and Frans Kriek explain the procedures that employers should follow when reducing staff during or after lockdown to ensure that the retrenchments are procedurally and...