POPI Act Commences On The 1st of July – Will SME’s Be Affected More/Less Than Larger Corporations?

It is no secret to most South African business that the newly adopted Protection of Personal Information Act (hereinafter referred to as “the POPI Act” or the “Act”) will be coming into full swing on 01 July 2021. In terms of the Act, all South African businesses/organisations are required to comply with this Act or... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, Focus, LATEST

June 18, 2021

Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket

The guidelines will be effective from 01 July 2021 and will have a major effect on the restrictive service and repair plans often brought against consumers in South Africa. As owners of new vehicles, we are often forced into making use of specific vehicle manufacture’s service centres, repair shops and service plans. When we, as... Read More

Labour, LATEST

June 17, 2021

Resignation With Immediate Effect – What Remedies Does The Employer Have

The issue with employees resigning with immediate effect is a problem that seems to be happening more often. Employees simply send a message or letter stating that they resign with immediate effect and leave the employer helpless. The employee simply ignores the stipulated notice periods in their contracts. The questions constantly arise, what remedies does... Read More

Focus, In-depth, Labour, LATEST

June 16, 2021

Episode 80: Registering Your Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer With The Regulator.

SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors, Remolla Naidoo and Ashlin Naidoo discuss the different ways in which businesses can go about registering their Information Officers and Deputy Information Officer with the Regulator. They also discuss what information businesses are required to furnish to the Regulator when making their application. The deadline for all existing... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, LATEST, Podcast

June 14, 2021

B-BBEE Measured Entities in the Financial Sector and Financial Sector Reporting

B-BBEE has a huge impact on the way we do business. As a company, it is important to know why B-BBEE was introduced, what it means for the country, how it affects your business and how your business can benefit from it. B-BBEE was implemented by Government to restore what has been lost and to... Read More

BEE, Focus, In-depth, LATEST

June 13, 2021

Alcoholism in the workplace: Misconduct or Incapacity?

Years back, during my 3rd year with SEESA, I was confronted with the following facts during a Disciplinary hearing. The barman at the hotel consumed alcohol whilst on duty that belonged to the company. I immediately thought, after listening to the employer’s statement along with the evidence submitted, that this would justify a dismissal. The... Read More

Labour, LATEST

June 11, 2021

Did You Know? Employees are now entitled to Parental Leave.

According to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, as amended, employees are entitled to 10 consecutive days of Parental Leave for the birth of a child or upon an adoption order being granted. Previously employees were entitled to claim three days of Family Responsibility leave which they could use for a birth of a child.... Read More

Labour, LATEST

June 9, 2021

THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE POPI ACT COMMENCES!

Registration of your Information Officer with the Information Regulator is a compulsory requirement set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act. The Information Officer’s responsibilities include but is not limited to: • Developing a PAIA manual; • Developing a compliance framework; and • Doing personal information impact assessments. Registration of Information Officers must be... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, Focus, In-depth, LATEST

June 8, 2021

Episode 79: The Importance Of Having Regular Employment Equity Committee Meetings

SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Monray Fivaz and Kayla Fourie discuss the importance of having regular Employment Equity Committee meetings based on the legal requirements and the benefits to your business. They elaborate on what should be discussed after the initial Employment Equity Committee meeting and why it should be done. Click play to listen to... Read More

LATEST, Podcast, Skills Development

June 8, 2021

FREE POPI webinar 23 June @ 14:00

Are you aware of the POPI Act and is your company compliant in this regard? Do you have an Information Officer? Is the Information Officer aware of their responsibilities? Join us for a FREE webinar as we discuss the POPI Act, and what your responsibilities as a company are. The aim of this course is... Read More

Consumer Protection & POPI, Focus, In-depth, LATEST, Skills Development

POPI Act Commences On The 1st of July – Will SME’s Be Affected More/Less Than Larger Corporations?

Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket

Resignation With Immediate Effect – What Remedies Does The Employer Have

Episode 80: Registering Your Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer With The Regulator.

B-BBEE Measured Entities in the Financial Sector and Financial Sector Reporting

Alcoholism in the workplace: Misconduct or Incapacity?

Did You Know? Employees are now entitled to Parental Leave.

THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE POPI ACT COMMENCES!

Episode 79: The Importance Of Having Regular Employment Equity Committee Meetings

FREE POPI webinar 23 June @ 14:00

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