SEESA - Mind Your Business: Recent Episodes
SEESA | Linda Erasmus
Where business comes to grow - experts discuss everything South African business owners must know to build a strong business foundation
SEESA Labour Legal Experts, Larisha Govender and Simone Abrahams discuss sexual harassment in the workplace, which is very often a difficult matter to navigate. They also focus on providing the employer with a guide to effectively approach such an offence and ways to possibly guard against it.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs
SEESA Consumer Protection & POPI Legal Advisors Viantha Govender and Shanay Reddy discuss the duty of an Information Officer within a business to complete a Personal Information Impact Assessment to identify and minimise the data protection risks from processing personal information within the business in terms of the POPI Act.
Should you require additional information regarding the Protection of Personal Information Act, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #InformationOfficer #PersonalInformationImpactAssessment
SEESA BEE Legal Experts Solita Pillay and Saigal Inderpal discuss the most common misunderstandings in the BEE industry and unravel some BEE truths. They also focus on what is accurate and true.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #Experts #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #Misconceptions #BEE #Industry
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Chuma Mzileni and Sasha-Lee McCay discuss the process to be followed by a first-time designated employer for Employment Equity and when the first reports must be submitted to the Department of Labour.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #EmploymentEquity #Reports #DepartmentOfLabour #ContactUsToday #BusinessOwners #Employers #MonthlyRetainerFee #TheEmployersCompany
SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors Charl Fourie and Sage Hardiman discuss the importance of Section 62, lay-by agreements in the Consumer Protection Act, emphasising the Retail Industry. They answer the question of whether consumers can cancel a lay-by without penalty and when goods must be delivered.
Should you require further assistance or consumer-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #CPA #Section62 #LayBays #Agreements #RetailIndustry #Cancel #Goods #Delivered
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Leze Jonker and Danie Wessels discuss which entities fall under the ICT Sector and what the requirements are for Enterprise, Supplier and Socio-Economic Development elements on both the QSE and Generic Scorecard. They also discuss how SEESA can assist clients in obtaining the required points for Enterprise and Supplier Development by making use of Incuvest in obtaining the required points under these elements.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE-related queries you might have. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #Entities #Requirements #Enterprise #Supplier #Socio-EconomicDevelopment #ICT #SectorCodes #QSE #Generic #Scorecard
SEESA's Legal Advisors, Charl Vollgraaff and Meggan Watson, provide a basic summary of the latest legal developments concerning Zimbabwean Nationals who are current ZEP holders living and working within South Africa. They inform Employers/Business Owners about the further extension of the grace period for these current ZEP holders to prevent the spread of misinformation and possible unfair labour practices towards these workers.
Should you require more information regarding today’s topic, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #Labour #ZEPHolders #Extension #GracePeriod
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Juanelle Mare and Marius Wiese discuss various methods companies can utilise to ensure that their recruitment and promotion procedures are in line with the requirement of the Employment Equity Act and look at its importance.
Should you require additional information, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SDF #SkillsDevelopment #Training #Benefits #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast #Recruiting #Promoting #Achieving #Representation
SEESA Legal Advisors, Marike Brand and Jano Fourie, discuss the suppliers' responsibilities in the event that they hold any deposit or part payment on behalf of a consumer. They further discuss the suppliers' accountability to consumers in the event of the above.
Should you require additional information regarding the Consumer Protection Act, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #Employer #CPA #Section62 #Section64 #Section65
SEESA BEE legal advisors, Meagan Turley and Christiaan Naudé discuss the costs associated with BEE initiatives. They focus on the Amended Codes of Good Practice Generic Scorecard elements requiring monetary contributions. They also explain how the contribution amounts are calculated and when it is applicable.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE-related queries you might have. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #Employer #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #BBBEE #Initiatives #LegalAdvisors #AmendedCodesOfGoodPractice #GenericScorecard #Elements #ContactUs
SEESA Labour Law Experts Anel Pistorius and Stefan Tickner discuss the implications of a trade union or a federation of trade unions filing a notice of protest action to promote socio-economic interests. They also focus on the rights of the parties and how these rights are executed, ending their discussion with the employer's specific obligations and recourse for misconduct by participating employees.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #Employer #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #LabourRelationsAct #Section77
In today's fast-moving and evolving business world, employee skills and abilities must continuously be checked, refreshed, updated and recorded.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Mendeleev Sehlapelo and Loanko Pieters discuss identifying these skills and what is needed from your company's side.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #BenefitsForYourBusiness #BusinessOwners #Employers #MonthlyRetainerFee #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUsToday
SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors, Juanne Bester and Melinda van der Merwe discuss the important aspect of the Sheburi v Railway Safety matter that was raised in the CCMA in March 2022. The applicant raised certain aspects of Personal Information, and a request was made to exclude some evidence due to it being personal information protected by the POPI Act.
Should you require additional information regarding the POPI Act please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUs #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #Employer
SEESA Labour Law experts Stephan le Roux and Jani Jordaan discuss the various forms that dishonest conduct can take in the workplace and how to deal with those forms. They also provide guidelines on how to prepare evidence to ensure the best outcome.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #Employer #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #GrossDishonesty #Misconduct #Evidence #Hearing #NeedAssistance #ContactUs
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Kameron Chetty and Claudia Havenga explain what to expect when faced with a Notice of Inspection from the Department of Labour for Employment Equity. They also clarify what documentation is required should you receive a Director General review based on recommendations should you be found non-compliant with the Employment Equity Act.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SkillsDevelopment #Training #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast #Guidance #EmployementEquity #NoticeOfInspection #DepartmentOfLabour #DirectorGeneralReview #Act
SEESA Consumer Protection & POPI Legal Advisors, Remolla Naidoo and Ashlin Naidoo discuss the significance of Section 14 and 51 of PAIA, which stipulates that the Information Officer of a public or private body must compile a manual containing certain information.
Should you require further assistance or any POPI-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ContactSEESA #POPIA #PAIAManual #InformationOfficer
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Saigal Inderpal and Seshni Chetty discuss the type of entities that are classified as BEP and the general requirements thereof. They also discuss the differences between Contractors and BEPs.
Should you require more information regarding this topic, contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on SEESA’s website for an advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #Employer #ContactUs #BEP #Contractors #GeneralRequirements
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Arhana Ramdhew and Trishan Bisnath discuss the importance of an employment contract in the workplace. They explain the formal requirements when drafting contracts and the risks of not implementing employment contracts in the workplace.
Should you require advice or assistance on how to draft and implement contracts in your workplace, please get in touch with your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, you can leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #Employment #Contract #Workplace #Requirements #Drafting #Implementing #ContactSEESA
SEESA Legal Advisors, Kopano Moloto and Natan Dzombeni discuss how an employer should handle the termination of an employee due to retirement age. They also focus on how retirement age is determined and alternative manners of termination if there is no agreement or contract stipulating the prescribed retirement age.
Want to know more about Retirement Age and Contracts? Contact your nearest SEESA office or Legal Advisor. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #Podcast #Listen #ExpertLegalAdvice #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #SouthAfrica #ContactUs #Nationwide #RetirementAge #ContractOfEmployment #Agreement #Terminate #PrescribedRetirementAge
SEESA Legal Advisors Arno Maree and Mabore Molepo discuss Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act, which deals with liability for damages caused by goods and the impact it can have on a business. They also discuss the case law regarding this section and steps a business can take to limit liability.
Should you require further assistance or advice about Section 61 of the CPA, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ContactSEESA #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #TheEmployersCompany #Section61 #CPA #Damages #Goods #Impact #Business #CaseLaw #LimitLiability
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Chante Hobbs and Katleho Mini discuss the Draft Legal Sector Codes. They focus on the differences between the Amended Codes of Good Practice and the Draft Legal Sector Codes.
☎️ Want to know more about the Draft Legal Sector Codes? Contact your SEESA BEE Legal Advisor or leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative will contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE #LegalSectorCodes #AmendedCodesGoodPractice
On the 18th of March 2022, The Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace came into effect.
SEESA Legal advisors Elsje-Marie van Zyl and Martin Engelbrecht discusses the implications of the new code on businesses and how it affects dealing with harassment in the workplace going forward.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #Employer #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #Harassment #Workplace #Prevention #Elimination #CodeOfGoodPractice #NeedAssistance #ContactYourNearestSEESA
In terms of Section 82 of the Consumer Protection Act, Ombudsman, such as the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO), have jurisdiction over consumer complaints.
In this episode, SEESA Legal Advisor Martin Engelbrecht and Elsje-Marie van Zyl guides you through the purpose and nature of this body, implications thereof on your business, complaints and the handling thereof.]
Should you require additional information regarding the Consumer Protection Act please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #CPA #ConsumerProtectionAct #Section82 #Ombudsman #Jurisdiction #ConsumerComplaints
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Daniel Brandsen and Conrad Conradie discuss the rights stipulated in terms of Section 21 of the Labour Relations Act dealing with Unions in the workplace. They explain what an employer should do when a Union enters the workplace or sends a list of demands and claim certain rights.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #Employer #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #Section21 #OrganisationalRightsInTheWorkplace #Unions #Demands #Rights
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Jacques Pienaar and Jean-Pierre de la Guerre explain how to facilitate your Employment Equity Meetings to ensure compliance. They focus on specific aspects that need to be addressed throughout the year.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact any of our SEESA offices, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #EmploymentEquity #EE #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #EmploymentEquityMeetings #Compliance #Podcast
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors Frank Maritz and Jaco Lombard discuss the content of the guidance note published during October 2021. They focus on elements such as how to file a complaint with the Information Regulator, will all complaints be investigated by the Information Regulator and appeal against the finding.
Should you require further assistance or consumer-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #TheEmployer'sCompany #BusinessOwners #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #InformationRegulator #Guidance #Elements #Appeals #Findings
SEESA BEE Legal advisors, Dominique van Deventer and JP Potgieter explain what is fronting, the common scenarios of fronting in a company and what the consequences will be for a company or individual when found guilty.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE #TypesOfFronting #Consequences #BEELegislation #Senarios #Company #Employer
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Dyllan Jankielsohn and Frikkie Van Tonder discuss the definition of an arbitration award and the application to rescind such an award. They also discuss the certification of an arbitration award and how such award is stayed or ceased, temporarily or permanently, by the rescission application.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour-related queries. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #Employees #Employer #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #ArbitrationAward #Award #RescindAward
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Chantel Roux and Kayla Fourie discuss the importance of accurate Employment Equity reporting after your business has passed a Director General Review. They also provide guidance on important factors that the Employment Equity inspectors analyse.
Should you require additional information, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SkillsDevelopment #Training #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast #EE #EmploymentEquity #DirectorGeneralReview #Reporting #Guidance #Inspectors #Analyse
SEESA Legal Advisors, Yolande Iversen and Charl Fourie discuss the importance of Section 56 of the Consumer Protection Act with an emphasis on the Motor Industry. They focus on whether Consumers can repair a vehicle themselves without notifying the supplier first and claim for reimbursement after the fact.
Should you require further assistance or consumer-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #CPA #Section56 #Supplier #LiableForDamages #MotorIndustry #Consumer #Repair #Claim
SEESA BEE & Labour Legal Advisors, Edmund Drake and Chanté du Plessis discuss the amended BEE Finance Sector Codes and when it is required to report to the Financial Sector Transformation Council (FSTC). They also discuss the scope of application, the different thresholds and the elements within the Amended Finance Sector Codes.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #Amended #BEEFinancialSectorCodes #Reporting #FinancialSectorTransformationCouncil #FSTC #ScopeOfApplication
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Charl Vollgraaff and Sandrisha Govender discuss aspects of Labour Law in South Africa as it relates to collective bargaining and collective agreements. They focus on collective agreements concluded with majority trade unions and the effect on minority unions and non-union members.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour related queries, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #ExtensionOfCollectiveAgreements #TradeUnions #MinorityUnions #NonUnionMembers
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Sherice Stone and Chante Lottering review and explain what a company must adhere to in terms of Employment Equity compliance to the EEA12 requirements. They also explain Section 19 of the Employment Equity Act, with specific reference to under and over-representation and barriers identified in the company.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Sign Up Today! Contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #Benefits #Comply #BenefitsForYourBusiness #EmploymentEquity #EEA12 #BusinessOwners #Employers #MonthlyRetainerFee #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUsToday
SEESA CP & POPI legal advisors Hugo Roux and Rouchelle de Beer discuss the processing of health information related to COVID-19 in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, and whether a business may request proof of vaccination from employees, contractors and third parties. They also discuss what the business may do if a person refuses to provide proof of vaccination.
Should you require additional information regarding the Protection of Personal Information Act, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs # Processing #SpecialPersonalInformation #VaccinationCards
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Cherise Goeveija and Eileen du Preez discuss the sub-minimum requirements for B-BBEE priority elements. They also focus on the different sectors and how the discounting principle applies.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE #SubminimumRequirements #PriorityElements #DifferentSectors #DiscountingPrinciple
It often occurs that business owners do not have the correct type of evidence to prove the guilt of an accused employee during a disciplinary hearing which then results in a not guilty finding.
In this podcast, SEESA Legal Advisors JG du Plessis and Adriaan Brits discuss the key elements of how circumstantial evidence can be correctly utilised and how one should present such evidence in order for it to be admissible.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #Podcast #Listen #ExpertLegalAdvice #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #SouthAfrica #Employer #Employee #ContactUs #Nationwide #CircumstantialEvidence #DisciplinaryHearing
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Caroline Roos and Iain Peterkin discuss SEESA Webinars and how to book and attend these online courses. They also focus on the benefits thereof and the way in which SEESA is utilising technology to bring training to our clients.
Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with Employment Equity Committee meetings. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for an SDF to contact you
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SkillsDevelopment #Training #Webinars #Benefits #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast
SEESA Legal Advisors Mariam Allie and Asheer Dollie discuss the legal requirements when collecting personal information, as set out in Condition 6 of the Protection of Personal Information Act. They further address the consequences of non-compliance and the steps businesses can take towards conformity of Condition 6 of the Act.
Should you require further assistance or advice about POPIA, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ContactSEESA #POPIA #ProtectionOfPersonalInformationAct #Transparency #Openness #Condition6
BEE Legal Advisors Stephen Strydom and Marcia Wildschut discuss the importance of having a valid BEE Certificate. The discussion delves into the importance of having a BEE certificate as well as the competitive edge provided by having a BEE certificate.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with your BEE Certificate. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #SouthAfrica #Employers #BusinessOwners #SmallEnterpriseEmployersOfSouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #BusinessSolutions #LegalServices #BEECertificate #Advantages
SEESA Labour Law experts Anel Pistorius and Gysbert Janssen discuss the situation where an employee's conduct under circumstances of alleged state of illness needs closer examination. This topic is discussed with reference to recent case law and prevailing labour legislation to enable employers to make informed decisions on how to deal with situations like this and to determine when misconduct is being committed.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #AbuseOfSickLeave #Labour
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Simone Van Den Berg and Catherine Jugmohan discuss the documentation required for a successful Workplace Skills Plan submission as well as the frequently asked questions from our clients. They also focus on the benefits of claiming back a portion of your Skills Development Levy paid to SARS, the documentation required, and how your assigned Skills Development Facilitator can assist with this process.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact any of our SEESA offices, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #WorkplaceSkillsPlan #WSP #SkillsDevelopmentLevy #SDL #Claims #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Solita Pillay and Seshni Chetty discuss how learnerships work and the impact that they have on the BEE Scorecard. They also focus on the financial benefits of using learnerhips.
☎️ Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, SMS the word "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #Learnerships #BEEScorecard #FinancialBenefits #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors Megashlin Naidoo and Viantha Govender discuss the legal implications in relation to POPIA and the processing of information of children. They focus on the aspects of Authorisation of processing children's information in respect of Section 34 and 35 of the Protection of Personal Information Act. They also mention the appropriate safeguards in terms of Section 19 required to secure the integrity and confidentiality of Personal Information.
Want to know more about the Processing of Personal Information of Children? Contact your SEESA Legal Advisor or leave your contact details on our website, and a SEESA representative will contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUs #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #PersonalInformationOfChildren
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Nicolan Achary and Candice Govender discuss unilateral changes made by an employer to an employee's employment conditions. They explain what unilateral changes entail and the possible adverse consequences employers may suffer by implementing changes without following a proper consultative process.
Should you require advice or assistance to lawfully effect changes to employees' terms and conditions of employment, please contact your nearest SEESA office.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #Podcast #Listen #ExpertLegalAdvice #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #SouthAfrica #UnilateralChanges #Employer #Employee #EmploymentConditions #ContactUs #Nationwide
SEESA Senior Skills Development Facilitators Hein Pretorius and Natasha Seris, review and analyse the 2021 Employment Equity roadshow hosted by the Department of Labour. They highlight possible new regulations for all companies to note and discuss the advantages of being a SEESA Skills Client.
Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business with any Skills Training questions you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website for an SDF to contact you.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SkillsDevelopment #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast #DepartmentOfLabour #EmploymentEquity #Roadshow
SEESA Legal Advisors, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis discuss the principle of Double Jeopardy and whether an employer may recover damages from the accused employee.
When an employee causes damage to the property of the employer, or the employee's misconduct causes his employer to suffer loss, the employer may implement disciplinary action against the employee but may also recover the costs from the employee for the actual loss incurred. Taking both actions against the employee will not constitute Double Jeopardy provided that the employer complies with section 34 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour related queries. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #ExpertLegalAdvice #24/7LawyersOnCall #MonthlyRetainerFee #LabourDocumentation #On-SiteAssistanceLabourIssues #SEESAProFile #Podcast #DoubleJeopardy #Damages #AccusedEmployee #You’reRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors Daniel Maboa and Chris Rapetswa provide guidelines on what is expected from businesses who conduct electronic direct marketing to data subjects, as well as the rights of these data subjects as provided for by the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Need further information regarding direct marketing or compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act in general? Contact your nearest SEESA office for assistance.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #UnsolicitedDirectMarketing #POPIA4Of2013
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Marco Du Preez and Shane Buys discuss the B-BBEE Agricultural Sector Code. They focus on the differences between the Amended Codes of Good Practice and the Agriculture Sector Code. They also explain the scope of the Agriculture Sector and to which companies the Sector Code applies.
Should you require more information or are unsure which sector you fall in with regards to BEE, please consult your SEESA Legal Advisor or contact your nearest SEESA office. Let us assist your business with the steps to get you to your desired level.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE #Podcast #AgriculturalSecotorCode #AmendedCodesofGoodPractice #SectorCode
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Bronwin Pitt and Charleen Munsamy discuss the Chapter 2 Policies within Employment Equity Act. Together they advise on who is required to comply and provide you with a better understanding as they briefly discuss each policy.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Signup Today! Contact any of our SEESA offices, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #EmploymentEquityAct #Section2Policies #Employers #TheEmployersCompany #MonthlyRetainerFee #ContactUsToday
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Saigal Inderpal and Seshni Chetty discuss the type of entities that the Specialised Scorecard applies to as well as the requirements thereof. They also discuss the instances where an affidavit is applicable and how the beneficiaries of an organisation affect the BEE status of the specialised entity.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #SpecialisedInBBBEE #BBBEEPoints #SkillsDevelopmentElement #SpecialisedScorecard #Entities #Apply #Business #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainerFee
Progressive discipline is a method used by employers to address an employee’s behaviour in the workplace and to correct such behaviour by implementing a step by step disciplinary approach.
SEESA Labour Legal advisors Franzet Bothma and Felicia Smit discuss progressive discipline in the workplace, its purpose, and how it is applied.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #ProgressiveDiscipline #Employees #Employer #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Chantel Roux and Adrian Alexander provide clarity on when a business is deemed designated for Employment Equity. They also advise on how to deactivate and reactivate on the Employment Equity public register.
Interested in having your own SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business? Sign Up Today! Contact any of our SEESA offices, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #EmploymentEquity #EmploymentEquityRegister #Deactivate #Reactivate #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors, Sandrisha Govender and Meggan Watson discuss the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) Complaints Process set out in the South African Automotive Industry Code of Conduct. They focus on why it is important for a supplier to know when a consumer can lodge a complaint, what will happen after the complaint has been lodged, and the consequences for a supplier who ignores such a complaint.
Should you require additional information regarding the Consumer Protection Act, please contact your nearest SEESA office. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #POPIA #TheEmployersCompany #Contact #SEESA #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #MotorIndustryOmbudsman #MIOSA #Complaints #Process #AutomotiveIndustryCodeOfConduct #Supplier
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Edmund Drake and Leze Jonker discuss which entities qualify to enhance their BEE status under the Construction Sector Codes, specifically referring to EME and QSE entities. They also discuss how to enhance your status through Skills Development as well as Supplier Development and how SEESA can assist in obtaining the required points under these elements.
Contact your SEESA BEE Legal Advisor to assist your business with the Construction Sector Codes. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #LegalAdvisors #ConstructionSectorCode #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE
In this podcast, SEESA Legal Advisors, Dieter Heydenrych and Yolande Iversen discuss the differences between insolence and insubordination and the requirements to charge employees with the proper class of offence. Insolence can be seen as the disrespectful attitude of an employee towards any superior, whereas insubordination requires the employee to have refused a lawful and reasonable instruction. Should the insubordination be willful and consistent, then the offence might even warrant dismissal on the first offence.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour-related queries. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #ExpertLegalAdvice #24/7LawyersOnCall #MonthlyRetainerFee #LabourDocumentation #On-SiteAssistanceLabourIssues #SEESAProFile #Podcast #Insolence #Insubordination #Requirements #ChargeEmployees #WarrantDismissal #You’reRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs
In this episode, SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Cordieu Hamman and Shane Meyer discuss the differences between a Compliant and Non-Compliant B-BBEE Certificate. They also focus on the importance of a business to ensure that its B-BBEE Certificate complies with its customer and industry requirements.
Contact your SEESA BEE Legal Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #ExpertLegalAdvice #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #BusinessOwner #TheEmployersCompany #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #LegalAdvisors #Compliant #Non-Compliant #BBBEECertificate #ContactUsToday
An employer is often confronted with situations surrounding pregnant employees or employees who have recently given birth. In today's podcast, SEESA Legal Advisors, Annemien Geustyn and Stefan Tickner discuss the Legislation and Regulations that govern this situation. They also clarify the employer's rights and obligations when it comes to employees who are pregnant or who have recently given birth.
Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour-related queries. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #PregnantEmployees #Legislation #Regulations #EmployersRights #Podcast
In this podcast, Skills Development Facilitators, Ruan Koortzen and Jacques Rossouw discuss the focus points regarding the progress and elimination of Employment Equity Barriers through the implementation of affirmative action measures regarding Employment Equity Audits conducted by the Department of Labour.
Should you require additional information, please contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator, alternatively, leave your contact details on our website.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #EmploymentEquityBarriers #EmploymentEquityAudits #DepartmentOfLabour #BusinessOwners #Employers #MonthlyRetainerFee #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUsToday
SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors, Frederik du Plessis and Melinda van der Merwe discuss the importance to draft a Data Processing Agreement in line with Condition 7, Section 20 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Responsible Party must ensure that they enter into an agreement when an operator processes personal information on behalf of the responsible party.
Should you require further assistance or consumer-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #TheEmployer'sCompany #BusinessOwners #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #CPA #LegalAdvisors #Condition7 #Section20 #POPI #DataProcessingAgreement #ThirtParties
In this episode, SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Tashlynn Budhoo and Marc Rorich discuss how your SDF can assist your business in terms of being compliant with the various measures required for both Skills Development and Employment Equity reporting. They discuss the deadlines for information to be submitted to your SDF and how SEESA systems can assist your business with sharing this information with your SDF.
Contact your SEESA Skills Development Facilitator to assist your business Skills Development and Employment Equity reporting. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for an SDF to contact you.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #SkillsDevelopment #EmploymentEquity #Reporting #Compliant #SDF #Benefits #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors, Meggan Watson and Sandrisha Govender discuss the right to fair, just and reasonable terms and conditions from the Consumer Protection Act. They focus on what constitutes unfair terms in consumer contracts, the responsibilities of the supplier with regard to these contracts and the remedies a consumer may have against a supplier in terms of the Act.
Should you require further assistance or consumer-related advice, please contact your nearest SEESA office for professional legal support, alternatively, SMS the word "SEESA" to 45776 for a legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #TheEmployer'sCompany #BusinessOwners #SouthAfrica #SignUpToday #CPA #TermsAndConditions #Section48 #FairTerms #ReasonableTerms #SupplierResponsibilities #Contracts #Consumer #Remedies
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors Solita Narayan and Seshni Chetty discuss the relationship between Information Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Council Fees and the Enterprise and Supplier Development elements (ESD). They also advise on the consequences of not paying these fees.
Contact your SEESA BEE Advisor to assist your business with any BEE related queries you might have. Alternatively, SMS "SEESA" to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #ContactUsToday #BBBEE #InformationCommunicationsTechnology #ICTSectorCouncilFees #ESD #EnterpriseAndSupplierDevelopmentElements #Advise #Fees
SEESA Labour Legal Advisor’s Shashika Ramjugath and Ronallda Pillay provide a guideline to assist employers in differentiating when to follow poor work performance or misconduct procedures.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #SpecialisedInLabourLaw #MonthlyRetainerFee #ContactUsToday #AssistYourBusiness #PoorWorkPerformance #Misconduct #SouthAfrica
It is no secret that businesses were given until the 1st of July 2021 to ensure they become compliant with the POPI Act. Although the highly anticipated deadline date has passed, questions and uncertainty regarding what exactly is expected in terms of the condition around consent remain at the order of the day. In this podcast, SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors, Elsje-Marie van Zyl and Martin Engelbrecht shed some light on the most frequently asked questions concerning consent in terms of the POPI Act.
Need assistance with the POPI Act? Contact your nearest SEESA office for assistance, alternatively “SMS” the word “SEESA” to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #BusinessOwner #Complicance #Guidance #ContactUsToday
SEESA Provincial Manager, Laurisé du Toit and Multi-Product Legal Advisor, Zan-Mari Kok discuss the different practical elements that need to be in place in a business with regards to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). They furthermore discuss what it means to have a POPI data breach and the implications thereof.
Need assistance with the POPI Act? Contact your nearest SEESA office for assistance, alternatively “SMS” the word “SEESA” to 45776 for an expert legal advisor to contact you.
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Azel Ferreira and Daniel Brandsen discuss the importance of the new OHS directives as published on the 11th of June 2021. They focus on the implementation of vaccinations in the workplace and whether or not vaccinations can be made mandatory.
Need further information regarding vaccinations in your business? Contact your SEESA Legal Advisor, alternatively leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you.
SEESA #Labour #LabourLaw #LegalAdvisors #ContactUsToday #AssistYourBusiness #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #Vaccinations #Workplace #Mandatory #OHSDirectives
Being in the midst of the third COVID-19 wave, absences in the workplace are rising again. In this podcast, SEESA Labour legal advisors Martin Engelbrecht and Diandra Cowie provide direction on sick leave payment in relation to COVID-19 absences. They also advise what documentation an employee should provide to the employer when he or she tests positive for COVID-19.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisor #SouthAfrica #BusinessOwner #LabourLaw #SickLeave #Absences #COVID19 #TheEmployersCompany
Please contact your nearest SEESA office should you have further questions with regards to absences and COVID-19.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Chevonne Kloppers & Jean-Pierre De La Guerre discuss some Employment Equity Committee meeting parameters. Their discussion includes the meeting size, frequency, and important discussion points outlined in each EEA13 (Employment Equity Plan) per company.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitator #EmploymentEquityCommittee #Meetings #EmploymentEquityPlan #EEA13 #BusinessOwners #Employers #MonthlyRetainerFee #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUsToday
SEESA Consumer and POPI legal advisors Frank Maritz and Altus de Wet discuss the liability of action to be taken against an Information Officer if convicted of an offence. They look into the designation of the Deputy Information Officers and briefly discuss the delegation of duties from the Information Officer to the Deputy Information Officers. They also discuss the registration of Deputy Information Officers in your business and the updating of their information.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #BusinessOwner #InformationOfficer #DeputyInformationOfficer #GuidanceNote #ContactUsToday
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Dominique van Deventer and JP Potgieter discuss how to spend “smarter” on the Skills Development element. They advise as to what prerequisites must be met by your business before any points can be allocated and discuss the most efficient way of maximising your points under this element.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #SpecialisedInBBBEE #BBBEEPoints #SkillsDevelopmentElement #MaximumPoints #Prerequisites #Business #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainerFee
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Frikkie van Tonder and Johan Bekker discuss the topic of who an independent contractor actually is. They provide clarity for employers when determining whether a person is an independent contractor or an employee in terms of the Labour Legislation.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvise #LabourQueries #IndependentContractor #Employees #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #ContactUsToday #Nationwide
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 businesses is before the 1st of July 2021.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #POPI #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisor #Registration#InformationOfficer #DeputyInformationOfficer #InformationRegulator #POPIAct #Business #Compliant #Responsibilitis #POPIActCommences #Podcast #1July2021 #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #ContactUsToday
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.
SEESA #SkillsTraining #SkillsDevelopmentFacilitators #EmploymentEquityCommittee #Meetings #Benefits #Compliant #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #Podcast
SEESA B-BBEE Legal Advisors, Tinita Gerber and Leze Jonker discuss Joint Ventures (JV's) as a safe and viable option for companies caught in the situation where they have considered all other options to be B-BBEE compliant or for those difficult tenders which specifically requires a Joint Venture for the project. They explain the requirements of creating such a Joint Venture and the benefits thereof.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisor #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #SouthAfrica #BusinessOwner #JointVentures #BBBEECompliant #Tenders #Project #Requirements #Podcast #SEESABlog #blog.seesa.co.za
SEESA Labour Advisors, Charl Vollgraaff and Charl Fourie discuss key aspects of alcohol-related misconduct and pitfalls encountered by employers. They discuss the practical elements of breathalyser testing, "zero tolerance" policies and related disciplinary action.
SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #Misconduct #DisciplinaryAction #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI Legal Advisors, Beyers De Wet van der Watt & Frikkie Du Plessis discuss how the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) interrelate. They discuss the Businesses' need to compile a PAIA manual and how this manual relates to the POPIA.
SEESA #ConsumerProtection #ProtectionOfPersonalInformation #LegalAdvisors #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ContactSEESA #PAIA #PromotionOfAccessToInformationAct #PAIAManual #InformationOfficer
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Phillip van der Merwe and Johan Oosthuizen discuss the amendments within the Construction Sector Codes effective from 1 December 2021. This is in line with the amendments that came into effect on the Skills Development element on 01 December 2020. They also focus on the aspects in terms of the Socio-Economic Development which differ from the Codes of Good Practice.
SEESA #BEE #LegalAdvisors #SouthAfrica #Employers #BusinessOwners #SmallEnterpriseEmployersOfSouthAfrica #TheEmployersCompany #BusinessSolutions #LegalServices #Amendments #ConstructionSectorCodes #SocioEconomicDevelopment #CodesOfGoodPractice
SEESA Labour Law experts, Siseko Nosenga and Werner van Vuren, provides guidelines on the age-old debate of whether employees have the right to resign with immediate effect. They elaborate on why employers may refuse immediate resignations pending disciplinary action and whether employees may be compelled to work their contractual notice period.
SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #ImmediateResignation #DisciplinaryAction #Employees #Employers #SEESALabour #TheEmployersCompany #ProfessionalLegalAdvice #SouthAfrica
SEESA Skills development Facilitators, Juanell Mare and Sunelle du Preez discuss the different Professional, Vocational, Technical and Academic Learning Programmes available. With the increasing requirement to implement PIVOTAL programmes, they advise on identifying a suitable programme for your business and provide insight on the benefits of implementing PIVOTAL programmes.
SEESA Consumer Protection And POPI legal advisors, Marike Brand and Stephanie Christensen discuss how an information officer could use a data mapping tool as an internal measure to ensure that adequate standards exist to comply with the conditions of lawful processing. They briefly summarise and explain what information should be captured.
SEESA BEE legal advisors, Jolizna Smith and Salomé Griebenow discuss the importance of a valid B-BBEE certificate. They focus on the elements that a valid BEE certificate should contain. They also explain the consequences of an invalid BEE certificate and the effect that it will have when the Preferential Procurement score is calculated.
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Anel Pistorius and Stefan Tickner, discuss the legalities surrounding Fixed Term Contracts. They also focus on the various factors to consider by employers before implementing or terminating a Fixed Term Contract with an employee and when such a contract is most appropriate.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Loanko Pieters and Trevor Whitburn explain the legislative requirements around the Skills Development Levy. They focus on which companies need to pay Skills Development Levy, where they can register for Skills Development Levy and who are exempt from paying Skills Development Levy.
SEESA Consumer Protection Legal Advisors, Remolla Naidoo and Ashlin Naidoo discuss the consumers right to being made aware of what goods are being purchased, the services being rendered, the amounts that make up the final amount and ultimately, being made aware of who the supplier is. Further to this, they ascertain the intention of the legislature for prescribing these requirements.
SEESA BEE Legal advisors Saigal Inderpal and Solita Narayan discuss the relevance of procurement and how it impacts your scorecard. They also explain the different requirements for achieving maximum points.
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Angie De La Rosa and Simone Abrahams discuss the commonly committed misconduct of negligence. They provide guidance in determining the difference between negligence and gross negligence and when an employee can and should be fairly dismissed for such an offence.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators Serisha Moodley & Sonia Chauke discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Skills Development and Training Committee. They also focus on who needs to be represented and what needs to be discussed.
SEESA Consumer and POPI Legal Advisors, Frederik du Plessis and Melinda van der Merwe discuss the conditions set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act in relation to the lawful processing of personal information, together with objections made by the data subject to the processing of personal information.
SEESA Labour law experts, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis take a closer look at the recent decision of the constitutional Court in NUMSA & Others v Aveng Trident Steel. The main issue considered by the court was whether, on a plain reading of sec 187(1)(c) a dismissal is automatically unfair for rejecting a demand that arises as a result of the employer's operational requirements. They discuss how this ruling can assist employers when they need to change employee's working conditions as an alternative to retrenchments.
SEESA Consumer and POPI Legal Advisors, Melindi Dean and Melinda van der Merwe discuss how all private and public bodies within the Republic of South Africa must register an Information Officer with the Information Regulator for compliance of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). They focus on how the process work for companies to register their Information Officer and further explain the duties and obligations of the Information Officer in a company.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Kayla Fourie and Peter Burton discuss the various aspects of a business that needs to undergo a proper analysis by your Employment Equity Committee. This is done to identify any factors which can be deemed unfair discrimination and result in Employment Equity barriers that prohibit equity within the workplace. These barriers are also required to implement affirmative action measures within your Employment Equity plan.
SEESA Consumer Protection & POPI legal advisors, Charl Fourie and Meggan Watson discuss key aspects of repair and service of goods as set out in the Consumer Protection Act. They also discuss the practical elements of providing estimates, getting pre-authorisation and the statutory warranty on repaired goods to assist your business in complying with the relevant sections of the Consumer Protection Act.
SEESA BEE & Labour Legal Advisors, Edmund Drake and Tinita Gerber discuss the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative and how it can be used to enhance your company’s BEE status. They discuss how YES practically works and the procedures to follow. They also focus on the requirements and the benefits of making use of the YES initiative.
SEESA Labour Legal Advisors, Charl Vollgraaff and Lizca Samuels discuss the important question of whether an employer may change Conditions of Employment, and if so, under what circumstances. They focus on the procedure to be followed, inducing risks and remedies available to the employer and employee.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Micheal Scullard and Rulanda Potgieter discuss the benefits of ProFile. They explain how ProFile works from a Skills Training perspective and how this system will assist Skills and Skills Training clients with upcoming submissions.
“The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) plans to introduce new BEE regulations for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector before the end of the 2020/2021 financial year.”
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Marco Du Preez and Shane Buys discuss the amendments to the Information and Communication Technology sector codes and how it will affect your business.
On the 1st of December 2017, the Amended Construction Sector Code was published in the Government Gazette. This Sector Code made provision for increased targets under the Ownership Element as well as the Skills Development Element. As of the 1st of December 2020, the new Skills Development Requirements, as well as the new Supplier Development Champion Requirements, will come into effect. The new ownership targets will be effective from the 1st of December 2021.
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Phillip van der Merwe and Johan Oosthuizen discuss the updated targets and the requirements under the Supplier Development Element.
SEESA Labour law experts JG du Plessis and Albert Mouton explore the problematic topic of taking disciplinary action against a director of a company and if an automatic termination clause in the company’s Memorandum of Agreement will be lawful.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Morné Hunlun and Catri Lange provide an explanation on Discretionary Grant applications. They focus on the general requirements of a Discretionary Grant application, as well as the benefits thereof for an employer.
SEESA Consumer Protection Legal Advisors, Jano Fourie and Mariam Allie discuss the legal requirements relating to the disclosure of material information by a supplier. They further address the possible consequences faced by the supplier resulting from the failure to adequately instruct or warn consumers, as well as the remedies available in terms of the Consumer Protection Act.
SEESA BEE legal advisors, Juane Zeelie and Stephen Strydom discuss the validity of affidavits in the BEE environment. They specifically address the criteria applicable to affidavits and when it will suffice as proof of an entity's BEE status. They also discuss the possible consequences of incorrectly making use of an affidavit instead of a SANAS accredited BEE certificate.
SEESA law experts, Bruce Roko and JG du Plessis explain the concept of a medical incapacity and the procedures related to such a process. Permanent incapacity arising from ill-health or injury is recognised as a legitimate reason for terminating an employment relationship and thus an employer is not obliged to retain an employee who is permanently incapacitated if such employee’s working circumstances or duties cannot be adapted. A dismissal would, under such circumstances, be fair. However, it is important for an employer to consider the reasons for the incapacity, the extent of the incapacity, whether it is permanent or temporary, and whether any alternatives to dismissal do exist.
Skills Development Facilitators, Serisha Moodley and Janet Burger Combrinck discuss the importance of implementing training in an organisation and the benefits thereof to employees and the organisation as a whole. They introduce ProFile, an online employee management system where members can access the SEESA courses available. They also advise on the new COVID-19 related training made available through SEESA Skills Training.
The Protection of Personal Information Act promotes the protection of personal information by requiring that public and private bodies comply with certain standards when collecting, processing, storing and sharing personal information. Organisations must actively demonstrate compliance with the POPI Act by implementing appropriate and reasonable measures.
In this podcast, SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors, Damian Bothma and Melinda van der Merwe discuss how a business can take appropriate and reasonable steps to actively demonstrate compliance with the POPI Act
SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Phillip van der Merwe and Tibely Ebersohn discuss how to determine the thresholds of the various categories within the Property Sector Code, including the important factors to consider when establishing compliance.
We often get requests from businesses to assist with dismissing employees immediately. It is however not that simple. There are only three grounds in terms of which the termination of employment will be legitimate. In today's podcast, SEESA Legal Advisors, Carla Theron and Stefan Tickner discuss the requirements and the procedures to follow for a dismissal to be fair.
SEESA Consumer Protection & POPI legal advisors, Carmen Ronne and Ashlin Naidoo discuss the consumer's rights to safe, good quality goods and the impact thereof for suppliers when dealing with the implied warranty in terms of Section 55. Further to this, they also discuss the impact of returns in terms of Section 20.
SEESA BEE Legal advisors, Saigal Inderpal and Seshni Chetty discuss the Socio-Economic Development element and how it affects your B-BBEE scorecard. They also explain the different rules that apply within the different sectors.
SEESA Labour Law experts, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis discuss the recent constitutional court's ruling on whether or not a trade union can ignore their defined scope of eligibility of their members set out in its own constitution and demand organisational rights from employers whose industries falls outside of the union's constitution.
SEESA Skills Training Facilitators, Taryn Leask and Damien Doravaloo discuss the common misconceptions regarding the criteria for your Employment Equity Committee, and how to ensure that this process can be managed easily for your business to comply with the Department of Labour. They also touch on the requirements one should discuss during these committee meetings and the number of meetings that need to take place during that reporting year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of confusion and uncertainty in many workplaces across South Africa. Businesses are struggling to implement training due to lockdown and are uncertain what the implications will be on their annual Workplace Skills Plan submission.
In this podcast, Skills Development Facilitators, Natasha Seris and Iain Peterkin discuss the many solutions employers have at their disposal and the way SEESA has implemented interactive online learning to provide viable solutions to clients.
Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, businesses and consumers have been put under a lot of pressure, especially when it comes to the postponement or cancellation of bookings. In today's episode, SEESA CP & POPI legal advisors, Melindi Dean and Melinda van der Merwe discuss unplanned cancellations with regard to Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act.
Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane announced on the 8th of May 2020 that further measures will be taken to accelerate transformation and B-BBEE in the tourism sector. In today's episode, BEE Legal Advisors, Marco Du Preez and Shane Buys discuss the tourism sector codes and the measures businesses should take to comply with the codes.
The COVID-19 lockdown has brought about much uncertainty in the workplace. SEESA Labour law experts, Kerry-Ann ten Hoorn Boer and Carla Meiring guide employers on how to manage the Union's right to access the workplace, in terms of Section 12 of the Labour Relations Act, to represent their members during this time.
In today’s podcast, Skills Development Facilitators, Schalk Kotze and Rulanda Potgieter discuss the steps and procedures that businesses should follow to properly prepare for the Employment Equity submissions and the impact lockdown might have thereon.
SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors, Louwrens Bakker and Nelly Nyembe, discuss Section 22 of the Consumer Protection Act which requires information to be in plain, understandable language.
In today's episode, SEESA BEE Legal Advisors, Bernard Immink and Katleho Mini discuss the Transport Sector Codes, focusing on the sub-sector Road Freight and how to comply with the BEE requirements.
The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown have resulted in many companies facing financial loss not being able to operate their business and generating an income as usual. With this in mind, employers may have no alternative but to consider reducing their staff count.
SEESA Legal Advisors, Werner van Vuren and Frans Kriek explain the procedures that employers should follow when reducing staff during or after lockdown to ensure that the retrenchments are procedurally and substantively fair.
Consumer Protection experts Nelly Nyembe and Damian Bothma explain the necessity of Codes of Conduct which demonstrate the readiness of respective industries to adhere to principles imbedded in the Protection of Personal Information Act to become compliant. Codes of Conduct give comfort to the Regulator for the level of commitment by industries, bodies, associations and stakeholders to its principles.
In this episode, SEESA Skills Training experts, Jacque-Louis Jordaan and Alicia Fourie discuss the responsibilities of an external Skills Development Facilitator and the benefits it entails.
South African Labour Law experts, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis provides direction on health and safety in the workplace for the return of staff. They also advise what employers should do when employees refuse to return to work out of fear that they may contract COVID-19 in the workplace.
In this episode, SEESA Skills Development Facilitator, Melissa Pirrie and Natasha Seris, discuss the advantages of complying with the Skills Development Act and how businesses can benefit from the process.
In today's podcast, SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI law experts, Melindi Dean and Damian Bothma explain what rights are afforded to consumers when transacting online in terms of the Consumer Protection Act and the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act.
SEESA BEE Senior Advisor, Berdine Botha and Incuvest Manager, Geralene van Wyk discuss the differences between Enterprise Development and Supplier Development and the impact thereof on a client’s scorecard. They focus on the targets and points pertaining to the Amended Codes of Good Practice and the solutions we offer to existing clients in the form of Incuvest.
South African labour law experts, Frikkie du Plessis and Sonia Kokela discuss the age-old problem of fraudulent medical certificates and what constitutes a valid medical certificate.
SEESA Skills Development Facilitators, Luzanne van der Merwe and Natasha Opperman guides you through the important requirements to submit a successful Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report before 30 April 2020.
SEESA Consumer Protection and POPI experts, Damian Bothma and Louwrens Bakker explain Section 13 of the Protection of Personal Information Act which relates to the collection of personal information and the purpose specification requirements.
In this episode, BEE senior legal advisers, Reino Els and Simone Williams explain the prerequisites for a B-BBEE verification audit and the importance of supporting documents required.
Our labour law experts, Ryan King and Nadine Holland explains the concept of a labour broker and the way forward for employers and labour brokers in South Africa.
Employment Equity specialists, Hein Pretorius & Luzanne van der Merwe guides you through the steps to establish & implement your Employment Equity Plan and to ensure that you meet the compliance criteria as a designated employer.
SEESA Consumer and POPI legal advisors, Damian Bothma and Ruan Pretorius explain what obligations the Protection of Personal Information Act imposes on a business should a data security compromise occur, when a notice must be sent to a data subject and what such notice must contain.
SEESA BEE legal advisors, Wynand Human and Phillip van der Merwe discuss the common misconceptions between the Construction Sector Codes and the Amended Codes of Good Practice. They focus on the differences between the two codes pertaining to the thresholds for affidavits, the different levels of said affidavits and when certificates will be applicable. They also explain how to enhance your automatic BEE level through Ownership, Skills Development or Supplier Development.
SEESA Labour law experts, Johan du Plessis and Innocentia Skosana explain the correct procedure to follow when your employees are not performing as they should.
Senior Skills Development Facilitators, Hein Pretorius and Melissa Pirrie discuss the duties and responsibilities of a designated company and their CEO, to fully comply and be aligned with the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998.
SEESA Legal Advisors, Louwrens Bakker and Damian Bothma discuss the Protection Of Personal Information Act in broad terms.
During this BEE podcast, legal advisors Shane Buys and Marco Du Preez discuss the Ownership element and how it impacts your BEE scorecard as well as provide you with a solution to the requirements of this important element.
Following the correct procedure during a strike is very important. SEESA Legal Advisors, Andries Brummer and Bruce Rokho, explain the procedure to follow during a strike.
In this episode, Senior Skills Development Facilitators, Luzanne van der Merwe and Jacque-Louis Jordaan explain what a learnership is and the benefits thereof when implemented in your company.
SEESA CP & POPI Legal Advisors, Nelly Nyembe and Melindi Dean, discuss the consumer complaint procedure and what steps to follow.
Our BEE Legal Advisors, Adriani Geldenhuys and Roxanne Moopenar, discuss the scope of application of the Amended Construction Sector Code and how this will affect those businesses that fall within this sector.
Labour law experts, Dennis Marais and Nhlanhla Tshabangu, explain the correct procedures to follow when a union in the workplace has lost the majority of their members.
Skills Development Facilitators, Hein Pretorius and Schalk Kotze, discuss the new format of the EEA4 (Income Differential Statement) & the implications it will have on the 2019/2020 Employment Equity Submissions.
Law experts Norman Prigge and Melindi Dean explains Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act, which relates to the cancellation of a fixed-term contract.
In this episode, BEE Legal Advisor Bernard Immink and Anzette Visser discuss the Codes of Good Practice on BBBEE.
South African labour law experts Ryan King and Nadine Holland discuss the retrenchment procedure.
SEESA Labour experts Albert Mouton and Andre Swanepoel discuss the different types of salary negotiations South African business owners will inevitably face at one point or another - and how to handle each.
In this episode covering the basics of business, Labour law experts Andre Swanepoel and Albert Mouton explain the details of leave and its legislation in South Africa. Annual or vacation leave, sick leave, and family responsibility leave is unpacked for business owners to best determine exactly how they should approach leave to align with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Labour law experts Ryan King and Pilot Ngake presents their top 5 HR tips for South African businesses - these tips cover everything from the documentation you absolutely need, to the best ways to attract talented employees to your company.
In this episode, senior legal advisors Ryan King and Pilot Ngake discuss the South African Labour Landscape in terms of retrenchments and misconduct over 2018 - and what that means for business in 2019.
Download your free copy of the Labour Landscape Report here: https://bit.ly/2WhSOAW
South African labour law experts Ryan King and Pilot Ngake discuss the upcoming changes to parental leave in South Africa - what amendments are coming, what employees can expect, and how this will impact employers.
Labour lawyers Ryan King and Pilot Ngake discuss the new minimum wage introduced to South African labour law in 2019. How it affects South African business owners and employees, what is expected of them in terms of compliance, exemption, alternatives, and what they should do next.