Since the arrival of Covid-19 employers have shifted towards implementing mandatory vaccination policies in their respective workplaces. This is primarily due to their operational requirements and obligations in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Workplace vaccination policies, whether mandatory or otherwise, have been the focus in various disputes before the […]
Author Archives: Justine Del Monte
We have experienced a marked increase in clients seeking legal advice on how lawfully and fairly to deal with employees in the workplace who may be suffering from a mental health illness or experiencing difficulties, which are in turn negatively impacting on their behaviour and/or performance. While mental health related issues in the workplace are […]
Justine presented a webinar in association with BAN discussing retrenchment which was hosted by Shane Webb. In the webinar, Justine discussed understanding the mechanism to safely and fairly reduce the size of one’s workforce to cut costs, or to restructure an existing organization to improve efficiencies is critical to all business owners, particularly in these […]
Justine Del Monte was interviewed on Power FM and Smile FM regarding the Uber SA case of whether drivers are employees or not, and thus have rights to any more benefits. Please listen below: Power FM https://www.gate5.co.za/read/119512/qv/91351527/17479321/32579/p Smile FM https://www.gate5.co.za/read/119512/qv/91359101/17479464/32579/p If you have any questions related to this case please contact our offices at 021 […]
The CCMA confirms that while it is still unable to re-open its doors to the public it continues to perform its functions via email, telephone and web-based platforms. Please read their advisory notice below:
NATIONAL LOCK DOWN: EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CLAIM UIF FOR THEIR FOREIGN NATIONAL EMPLOYEES AND RELATED VISA ISSUES The South African government has implemented the National Disaster Benefits Fund (“the Fund”) which is aimed at providing limited financial support to employees affected by the implementation of the lock down. The Fund is administered through the Unemployment […]
UPDATE AND CLARITY ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NATIONAL DISASTER BENEFIT FUND AND THE TEMPORARY EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELIEF SCHEME We continue to receive numerous queries relating to the National Disaster Benefit Fund (“NDBF”) and Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (“TERS”) Government implemented as a result of COVID 19 and the national lock down. There seems to be […]
SIMPLE GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS CLAIMING UIF BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY THE LOCK DOWN If your business is not deemed an essential service during the lock down and your employees are on temporary layoff or working reduced hours you, as employer, can apply to UIF for payments for those affected employees. UIF has indicated that […]
Employers and employees seem unsure of their rights and obligations in circumstances where employees continue coming in to the workplace, work from home or self-isolate. This is of course completely understandable because we are faced with a unique situation and are all finding our way as the pandemic develops while trying to do our parts […]
Financial assistance offered to employers and employees during the National Shut Down.
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