TERS Applications: Annual Leave benefits
South Africa and the world at large are currently going through a devastating economic downturn as a result of COVID-19. Employers and employees alike are living through an incredibly uncertain time with the nationwide lockdown. Whilst many efforts have been implemented by the Government to lessen the dire economic impact of the lockdown, money from the relief scheme is not always immediately available. For the businesses that have been unable to work during the lockdown, it is important to...
REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES FOR ALERT LEVEL 4 IN TERMS OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT
Due to the downward scaling of the alert level from 5 to 4, Dr Nkosazana Diamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), issued amended and published regulations in accordance with level 4 in Government Gazette No. 43258 on 29 April 2020. Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Department of/ Samewerkede These regulations now allow a wider variety of businesses to resume...
An Alternative Option for Disaster Management
If you are a current business owner in South Africa it can confidently be said that the question has crossed your mind “What will happen to your business after the lockdown has been lifted or the pandemic been cleared?” Most Management Teams and Business Owners are experiencing uncertainty pertaining to the outcome of this COVID-19. Not only the outcome in the short-term but the larger effects thereof. One should also keep in mind the timing at which the national lockdown is occurring. Not...
Online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic leaving its mark on all forms of “normal”, the pandemic has forced the world and more specific, consumers, to think and rethink the way they go about their daily lives and activities. It is of utmost importance that consumers know what their rights are when transacting online. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced consumers to purchase their essential goods via online platforms due to the fear of contracting the virus while visiting essential goods retailers. [1]The...
Post-Lockdown retrenchments
On 21 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined an unprecedented R500 Billion social relief and economic support package in response to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes R40 Billion set aside for lost wages, of which R1.6 Billion had already been paid out. Various Tax incentives and an R200 Billion loan guarantee scheme to assist an expected 700 000 struggling businesses have been introduced to assist enterprises with operational costs, salaries, rent and...
B-BBEE Compliance: Create the x-factor for your business
It comes as no surprise that in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic businesses have been tried and tested, encountering terrible challenges and unfortunately with many barely managing to weather the storm. The state of optimism might be regarded as an unusual expectation right now but the reality is this: The COVID-19 pandemic will pass, we shall overcome this and we shall continue with our respective business operations. Now is as good a time as any to be inventive, resourceful and...
Where may I apply for funding for my business?
With the COVID-19 crisis and through enquiries we received from our clients we saw a need to inform clients about the different relief funds available to them: UIFThe Department of LabourFor more information:https://www.ufiling.co.za/docs/COVID19%20TERS%20EMPLOYEE%20FINAL%20USER%20GUIDE.pd SME Debt Relief FundDepartment of Small Business DevelopmentWho is seen as a Small/Medium Business:https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201903/423041gon399.pdFor more...
#TeamSEESA supporting CANSA Shavathon 2020
“We have all been affected by cancer, whether through family, friends, neighbours, colleagues – or even personally” Frank Clyburn On the 13th of March 2020 #TeamSEESA hosted a nationwide spray-athon to support and raise awareness in the fight against cancer. Once again #TeamSEESA accepted the challenge and led by example, raising funds that exceeded our expectations. #TeamSEESA is the heart and soul of SEESA and without our employees, the spray-athon project wouldn’t have been so successful....
Can an employer pay employees during the lockdown period and thereafter claim from UIF?
Can an employer pay employees during the lockdown period and thereafter claim the said amount from the UIF? The answer can be found in addressing the so-called COVID19TERS. On the 23rd of March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide lockdown to minimise the adverse effect that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has on the country, both economically and regarding the health and safety of the country. This was after the coronavirus was declared a National Disaster in terms of the...
What to do about commercial rent during COVID-19 lockdown?
The Competition Act and Consumer Protection Act in focus. The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the resulting declaration of a state of the national disaster led to the President ordering a nationwide lockdown of, initially, twenty-one days. The lockdown has subsequently been extended by a further fourteen days[1]. This lockdown has had a profound effect on the day-to-day running of suppliers’ businesses. With the announcement of the national lockdown, the government declared...