2020-04-30

NEW employer responsibilities for COVID-19 at the workplace: 29 April 2020

Yesterday the Department of Employment and Labour issued  directive for COVID-19 health and safety measures, which will apply for the entire State of Disaster. [Read More…]

2020-04-29

Now that we are back at work – Level 4: Layoff and Short time.

In the first part of the lockdown employers were talking about how to pay salaries and look after employees.  Six weeks later and a looming Level 4 lockdown the focus is shifted to the survival of the business. [Read More…]

Now that we are back – Level 4: Vulnerable employees.

Many companies are returning to work next week to varying degrees of production.  In preparation for next week, employers need to assess the vulnerability of employees when selecting which employees need to return to work. [Read More…]

2020-04-23

CORONA-19 Safety Equipment and Safety Pack

Post lockdown “normal” is going to need the same precautions, and more vigilance as workplaces open. [Read More…]

2020-04-20

Paid public holidays during lockdown

We have three public holidays during lockdown and one immediately afterwards. [Read More…]

2020-04-09

New amendment clarifies the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits.

Yesterday the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a notice amending significant aspects of TERS. [Read More…]

2020-04-02

Extension of Skills Development deadline to 31 May 2020

HR departments, and our consultants, breath a sigh of relief: 

The Department of Higher Education announced that the deadline for the submission of Workplace Skills Plans, across all SETAs, has been extended to 31 May 2020 in light of the Covid-19 lockdown. [Read More…]

2020-04-01

R1 billion fund to help SMME employees.

The Oppenheimers’ R1 billion fund for SMME employees will be available from 3 April 2020

The South Africa Future Trust Fund (SAFT), established by Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer, will make funds available to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus from 3 April 2020.  The SAFT has been funded with an initial contribution of R1 billion by Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer. [Read More…]

COVID-19: Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS)

The Minister of Employment and Labour has signed a directive called COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (C19 TERS). [Read More…]

GUIDE FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FOR UIF BENEFITS

The Deprtment of Labour has issued the a guideline for the electronic application for UIF.

http://www.labour.gov.za/DocumentCenter/Publications/Unemployment%20Insurance%20Fund/Easy%20guide%20for%20electronic%20claims.pdf

REGISTRATION AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE DURING LOCKDOWN

Companies who wish to continue operations during lockdown as an essential service need to register at www.bizportal.gov.za.

HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THE COVID19 DISASTER

The Department of Small Business Development has promised a debt-relief fund for small businesses. 

Registration is now open, on www.smmesa.gov.za, for small and medium-sized businesses that require help during the coronavirus crisis. [Read More…]

COMPANIES WORKING DURING LOCKDOWN

Employers should take cognisance of the fact that the list refers to specific critical business activities and not to a business in general. [Read More…]

Are salaries and wages paid during lockdown?

The principle of no work, no pay probably applies. 

Working at home

You will need to do a careful analysis of the job functions and decide:

• Which employees can work from home. [Read More…]

UIF’s NATIONAL DISASTER BENEFIT

In response to the Corona Pandemic UIF will compensate affected workers through a new “National Disaster Benefit”, as well as it’s Illness, Reduced Work Time and Unemployment benefits. [Read More…]