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July 07

The application of BBBEE prescripts when doing business with government by Corné Lewis and Neha Dhana (CDH

July 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 430 Section 217 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa directs National, Provincial or Local spheres of Government, or any other institution identified in national legislation to contract for goods or services in accordance with a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective. The Broad-Based Black…

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July 07

South Africa’s new personal information laws come into force 1 July 2020

June 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 429 South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia) will finally come into force on 1 July 2020. The Act has been put into operation incrementally, with a number of sections having been implemented in April 2014. The legislation aims to promote the protection of personal information processed by public…

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July 07

The Autonomy of the New World of Work for the Workforce after COVID-19 Malebo Maholo (SABPP – February 27, 2020)

June 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 428 The new world of work has afforded many professionals ranging from Baby-Boomers to Generation Y’s with a spread of options of work, while their deliverables are ascertained by their nature of work. Although countless entrants and professionals may primarily opt to work on a full-time basis in organisations, the…

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July 07

MINIMUM WAGES

May 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 427 Employers and Employees need to understand the National Minimum Wage Act. (NMWA). The first anniversary for enactment of the NMWA has long gone and by now the initiation by DEL of the inspectorate program is well underway. The legislation provides for the creation of the National Minimum Wage Commission…

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July 07

Forced Sick Leave and 3 other things South African Employees should know about the Covid-19 Corona Virus (Business Tech 13 March 2020)

April 2020 LABOUR BRIEF NO. 426 Law firm Webber Wentzel said that the Occupational Health and Safety Act places an express obligation on the employer to maintain a working environment that is safe and healthy. “On the issue of a healthy working environment, the employer must ensure that the workplace is free from any risk…

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March 27

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

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March 26

REGULATIONS

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

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March 23

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…

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March 19

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

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March 18

Workplace Preparedness Guideline on Covid-19 Released by Department of Employment & Labour

18 March 2020 To reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on businesses, workers, customers and the public, it is important for all employers to plan now for COVID-19. To view the guideline please click on the link below: DOL GUIDELINE DOC_COVID 19

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