SEESA FAQ – Can An Employer Still Dictate Working Hours & Targets For Employees On Commission. Only Pay Structure Where No Minimum Wage Is Paid?
Yes, the employer may still have fixed working hours and the parties can still agree on fixed working hours even if the employee is employed on a commission-only basis. The employer will still have to ensure that the employee is paid at least the minimum wage for hours worked depending on the industry in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act, Bargaining Council or Sectoral Determination. *Question answered by Frans Kriek SEESA Senior Labour Legal Advisor To find out how SEESA can help your...
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...
FAQ – What Options Do We Have If We Can’t Afford For Staff To Come Back From Unpaid Leave?
SEESA FAQ - What Options Do We Have If We Can’t Afford For Staff To Come Back From Unpaid Leave? If there is a possibility that further layoff of the staff will place the company in a position to afford the staff again this should be discussed with staff and the company should attempt to reach an agreement with the staff to extend the layoff. If the above is not possible or it will not assist the company and the employer cannot afford staff anymore, they will have to proceed with a...
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...
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
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
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...