It has been almost two years since the initial lockdown in March 2020, yet many businesses are still trying to stay afloat due to the effects that Covid-19 has had on the economy. While retrenchments or business rescue can often be quite expensive for the average business to consider, there is an alternative that may [...]
The conundrum currently facing employers is employee's safety and the assurance that productivity continues in these trying times. Our President, Cyril Ramaphosa, advised that there will not be mandatory vaccinations, but that has not been the reality on the ground. In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 85 of 1993, in particular, [...]
The Coronavirus has come, but it is far from gone. We find ourselves coming to terms with a new normal which has affected almost every facet of our lives. This is particularly true in the employment sector. The employer-employee dynamic has had to evolve to survive the times, and honesty between parties is paramount. So, [...]
In terms of the media statement dated 14 June 2021, issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, it was stated that employers should find a reasonable solution for all parties where employees refuse to be vaccinated for medical and constitutional reasons. This was gazetted in the new direction on occupational health and [...]
Whilst government has made it clear that it does not intend on making Covid19 vaccination compulsory for citizens of our country, it remains to be seen how factors such as the availability of the vaccine and the possible mutation of the virus would impact this position in the years to come. With government implementing its [...]
Employers have a duty to uphold an employee’s privacy regarding his or her health. At first glance, the duty to protect an employee’s private information is not problematic, however, the current regulations relating to Covid-19 has complicated the issue. Employers are faced with the challenge of balancing an employee’s right to privacy concerning his or [...]
Having reached the peak of the Covid19 pandemic, the need to limit oneself to possible risks of exposure has been heightened. Therefore, being required to attend labour disputes at venues like the CCMA may be disconcerting for many, and rightfully so. Numerous CCMA offices have been forced to close temporarily as a result of employees [...]
To date, there are over 275 000 confirmed cases of the virus in South Africa. Due to the close proximity of employees in workplaces, it is imperative that employers consider the risks posed by the virus and the legislative obligations as employers. On any day they run the risk of people who are infected with [...]
The amendments to the regulations come after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the reintroduction of new lockdown restrictions on Sunday evening, 12 July 2020 as the country faces a surge in coronavirus cases. “The storm is upon us,” the President said. “More than a quarter of a million South Africans have been infected with coronavirus, [...]
Dear CEO Members Please note that on the 07th of July 2020, the Department of Employment and Labour spokesperson Teboho Thejane issued a statement in that the National Joint Operational Structure (NatJoints), consisting of various government departments in the security cluster has issued directives to law enforcement role players, including the South African Police [...]