Month: March 2020

Q & A: WORKFORCE ISSUES DURING THE LOCKDOWN

27 March 2020 This Q&A constitutes our expectations as to how the business lockdown will take effect. It is not an official document, but intended to bring some clarity to businesses at the current point in time: QA List

REGULATIONS

26 March 2020 Please find a copy of the lockdown regulations below: Final Lock down regulations

COVID -19: Easy Aid Guide for Employers for UIF Benefits

23 March 2020 Below please find a copy of the Easy Aid Guide for Employers for UIF Benefits.: COVID-19 Easy Aid Guide for Employers (March 2020) In addition to the guidelines to deal with COVID-19 at workplaces that were issued by the Department of Employment and Labour and circulated to the membership, the Department recommends…

Response to COVID-19

19 March 2020 Please see response below from the CCMA and MEIBC relating to the COVID-19 DIRECTIVE IN RESPECT OF THE RESPONSE TO COVID 19_ CCMA MEIBC Circular – In Response to COVID 19

IN MEMORY OF CHRIS CLARKE (FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE)

9 March 2020 Our sincerest condolence to the family of Chris Clarke who recently passed away under tragic circumstances. It is with fond memories that we wish to bid farewell to Chris, who added much value to the Recruitment and Temporary Services Industry and who was gainfully involved as a founding member of the CEA…

Can an Employee Resign to Avoid Disciplinary Action? (Law@Work)

March 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 425 Employers often ask about the legal rules that apply in the situation where an employee chooses to resign rather than to face a disciplinary hearing.  The starting point is that Employers are legally permitted to discipline their employees when they commit misconduct.  If found guilty thereof, the employee’s employment…