Since the implementation of the lockdown on 21 March 2020 and the further extension of the lockdown on 9 April 2020, some employees still continue to work, either remotely where circumstances permit or as an employee providing an essential service. Consequently, employees who continue to work may commit various forms of misconduct. This article is [...]
Dear CEO Members The Department of Labour released a media statement on 9 April regarding information relating to the UIF. The Unemployment Insurance Fund has relaxed adherence to its processes by allowing claims to be paid without mandatory source documents for those clients who are already receiving payment benefits from the Fund. [...]
We have received many inquiries relating to how the Compensation for Occupational Diseases and Injuries Act (or COIDA) applies where an employee becomes infected with the virus in the workplace. Vuyo Mafata, Compensation Commissioner, has signed a government notice 20 March 2020 for the Department of Labour which relates to Compensation for Occupationally Acquired Novel [...]
Dear CEO Members resorting under any Bargaining Council, On 8 April 2020, the Department of Labour gazetted (Government Gazette 43216) amendments to the directive relating to Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) and the impact thereof on bargaining councils. It is important to note the following material amendments: Should an employer [...]
Since the national announcement of the 21-day lockdown in South Africa, there is much uncertainty amongst businesses and employers on the effects the lockdown will have on the economy and employment. The lockdown will have a significant impact on many small, medium and micro-enterprises or SMME’s as they are popularly known. The COVID-19 pandemic [...]
Dear CEO Members On Monday 30 March 2020, further sections of the Labour Laws Amendment Act came into effect as proclamation 17 was published per Government Gazette 43202, with further implementation of the Labour Laws Amendment Act 10 of 2018. This amendment is of importance as it amends the Basic Conditions of Employment [...]
Dear CEO Members Yesterday, 07 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour extended the abovementioned agreement to non-parties within the textile industry, in an answer to the dire state of the industry during the national lockdown. This agreement will facilitate payments to employees within the industry during the lockdown. As per the [...]
The current situation is undoubtedly one of the most economically challenging in the history of South Africa. As a result of the compulsory lockdown, many businesses have had to close their doors. Some of these small entities will not be able to survive the detrimental impact. For many, this may be the final financial nail [...]
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, during this period all employees, except for a few categories, will have to stay at home. This raises various questions regarding an employee’s sick leave entitlement during lockdown. The Department of Employment and Labour issued a short Directive on COVID-19 regarding the implications on [...]
There has been much confusion as to how the National Disaster benefit, as gazetted on 26 March will operate. Currently, the Preferred option, which appears to have the broadest application, is the COVID-19 temporary employee/employer relief scheme (TERS). However, this is not the only fund available, and employers, who have laid off their staff without [...]