Can My Employees Refuse To Work If Salaries Are Paid Late?

This issue comes up quite often, especially in the contractor industry. The main reason for this is usually because the main contractor who appointed the employer did not pay on time, and subsequently, salaries were paid late by the employer. Often employees will refuse to work, claiming that they have not received their salary as... Read More

Focus, Labour

October 3, 2021

Update on NUMSA Strike Action: Metal and Engineering Industry

NUMSA has now given notice of their intentions to start a nationwide strike action at 05H00 on Tuesday 5 October 2021. NUMSA’s current demand is a three-year deal, with an 8% increase in year one and 2% plus CPI in years two and three, with the option to renegotiate year three should 2% plus CPI... Read More

Focus, Labour

September 1, 2021

Disciplinary Codes Are A Vital Tool For Employers

A Disciplinary Code is an internal document that the employer of the business drafts. The rules of conduct are underlined in this document, and the suggested penalties for contravening these rules are listed. Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act deals with disciplinary rules and procedures. Schedule 8 section 3 (1) states that: “All employers... Read More

Focus, Labour

August 10, 2021

Possible Strike Action: Metal and Engineering Industry

Last week NUMSA declared a wage dispute in the Metal and Engineering Sector (MEIBC). They have failed to produce a mutually agreeable wage increase agreement after ongoing wage negotiations between them and several employer’s organisations. NUMSA’s starting position was a 15% across the board increase, but this has since been reduced to around 8% for... Read More

Focus, Labour, LATEST

August 3, 2021

What You Need To Know About The POPI Act After 1 July 2021

With the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) now in full effect, it is imperative for all organisations dealing with personal information to be even more committed to protect personal information. What Is Personal Information? Personal information is defined by POPIA as any information that can be used to identify you as a person (whether... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, Focus, LATEST

August 2, 2021

False Medical Certificates, What To Do?

Over the last couple of years, we have seen an incline in the number of people resorting to false medical certificates. In this day and age, an employer cannot simply rely on the fact the all medical certificates submitted to him/her are authentic. How does it work? In most cases, the employee would have... Read More

Focus, Labour, LATEST

July 21, 2021

Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced

After deliberation with social partners at Nedlac, UIF agreed to open the window for Phase 3 of COVID-19TERS to cover the period between 16 March 2021 till 25 July 2021. TERS will only be extended for certain categories of employees, being: Annexure A employees (Venues hosting auctions, professional sports, social events, concerts and live performances;... Read More

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July 9, 2021

FAQ – How many Information Officers must be appointed in my business with reference to POPIA?

In terms of Sections 55 and 56 of POPIA, the Information Officer will be the Chief Executive Officer, owner or an equivalent officer or any person duly authorised by the business. Therefore, the CEO must delegate the function of Information Officer to an alternative person to take up the enrolment of the Information Officer. It... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, Focus, LATEST

July 5, 2021

The Union And The Workplace

It often occurs that an employer receives the dreaded email that his employees have joined a union. The union will inform the employer that his employees have joined their union together with a list of demands and/ or requests. This then leads to the employer asking, “what now?” It is important that the employer must... Read More

Focus, Labour, LATEST

June 27, 2021

A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace. Can an employer enforce a rule stating that employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19? Did you know that the amended Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety Measures released on 11 June 2021 has placed obligations on employers relating to COVID-19 vaccinations? How does this affect... Read More

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Can My Employees Refuse To Work If Salaries Are Paid Late?

Update on NUMSA Strike Action: Metal and Engineering Industry

Disciplinary Codes Are A Vital Tool For Employers

Possible Strike Action: Metal and Engineering Industry

What You Need To Know About The POPI Act After 1 July 2021

False Medical Certificates, What To Do?

Important Notice – TERS Extension Announced

FAQ – How many Information Officers must be appointed in my business with reference to POPIA?

The Union And The Workplace

A complimentary SEESA Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

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