The Department of Labour made the below announcement on their TERS website on the conditions of the extension and specifications around which sectors are eligible to apply under the TERS extension. Following the President’s announcement that the COVID-19 TERS will be extended to 15 March 2021for certain sectors that have not been able to operate…
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An overview on dealing with deserting employees
Employers are often faced with situations where employees are absent from the workplace for long periods. It is important to follow a proper procedure to deal with these situations. Here are some tips on what you need to know when dealing with the desertion of employees: There is a duty on an employer to contact an…
Is dismissal always the appropriate sanction in cases of a first offence for dishonesty?
In Nedcor Bank Ltd v Frank & others (2002) 23 ILJ 1243 (LAC), the Labour Appeal Court held that dishonesty entails a lack of integrity, particularly willingness to steal, cheat, lie or act fraudulently. The LAC warned that it should not be used as a loose term towards employees in any circumstances. Item 3(4) of…
Increases To The BCEA Earnings Threshold And National Minimum Wage
On 08 February 2021, the Minister of Employment and Labour published increases to the earnings threshold in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the minimum wage in terms of the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (NMWA). BCEA Earnings Threshold Section 6 (3) of the BCEA prescribes an earnings threshold above which…
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…
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…
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…
Yet Another Council For The Food Industry
Despite the fact that there already exists two Bargaining Councils and a Sectoral Determination, regulating the food, catering, restaurant and fast food industry nationally and provincially, the Minister of Employment & Labour allowed the registration of yet another Bargaining Council in the same or similar industry. On 8 January 2021, she extended the Bargaining Council’s…
Most Read Article Of 2020
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: UIF The Department of Labour For more information: https://www.ufiling.co.za/docs/COVID19%20TERS%20EMPLOYEE%20FINAL%20USER%20GUIDE.pd SME Debt Relief Fund Department of Small Business Development Who…
Level 2 Lockdown Business Guidelines
The President announced on the 15th of August 2020 that the country will go down to Level 2 of the lockdown regulations. This came into effect on 18 August 2020. Under level 2, almost all businesses may resume their regular activities. It is however not necessarily business as usual. Many of the restrictions that applied…